Computer Science
Scientific paper
Oct 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982s%26t....64..320v&link_type=abstract
Sky and Telescope, vol. 64, Oct. 1982, p. 320-322.
Computer Science
Nasa Programs, Outer Planets Explorers, Planetary Landing, Space Exploration, Galileo Project, Mariner Program, Pioneer Space Probes, Spaceborne Telescopes, Voyager Project, Planets, History, Popular, Exploration, Solar System, Galileo Mission, Mission Planning, Mission Descriptions, Economic Aspects
Scientific paper
Previous, existing, and planned NASA planetary programs are reviewed, along with near-earth and solar system studies which still offer areas of significant exploration. The moon received initial concentrated attention and space technology efforts due to the presence of scientific knowledge which served to define specific questions. A Mariner mission to Mars was completed in 1962 and led to the Viking missions of the 1970s, which were generally dedicated to the search for life on Mars. The Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft are currently sending data from the outer planets' region as part of a Grand Tour as are Voyagers 1 and 2. It is noted that only the Galileo mission, which will drop a probe into the Jupiter atmosphere, is currently scheduled as a planetary start by NASA. Conversely, the launch of the Space Telescope onboard the Shuttle will give access to stellar and galactic data, while missions closer to home, such as the Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar were cancelled.
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