| Autor: |
Scoon GE; Department of Scientific Projects, Noordwijk, The Netherlands., Chicarro A, Schwehm GH, Spiero F |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) [Adv Space Res] 1995 Mar; Vol. 15 (3), pp. 261-72. |
| DOI: |
10.1016/s0273-1177(99)80095-7 |
| Abstrakt: |
The European Space Agency's studies of a Comet Nucleus Sample Return mission (ROSETTA) as its Planetary Cornerstone in its long-term programme 'Horizon 2000' and the Marsnet mission, a potential contribution of the Agency to an international network of surface stations on Mars, has revived the interest in the present state of Planetary Protection requirements. MARSNET was one of the four candidate missions selected in April 1991 for further Design Feasibility (Phase A) Studies. Furthermore, of all space agencies participating in planetary exploration activities only the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration had a well established Planetary Protection Policy on Viking and other relevant planetary missions, whereas ESA is considering the feasibility and potential impact of a planetary protection policy on its Marsnet mission, within the framework of a tight budgetary envelope applicable to ESA's medium (M) class missions. This paper will discuss in general terms the impact of Planetary Protection measures, its implications for Marsnet and the issues arising from this for the implementation of the mission in ESA's scientific programme. |
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MEDLINE |
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