Two Step Sample Return Mission of Martian Soil

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Dec 2009

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009agufm.p43a1424p&link_type=abstract

American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2009, abstract #P43A-1424

Physics

[6225] Planetary Sciences: Solar System Objects / Mars

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We are proposing a Mars (or Lunar) Sample Return scheme whereby a sample of regolith is acquired directly into a Mars (or Lunar) Ascent Vehicle using a pneumatic system. We envisage 3 pneumatic tubes to be embedded inside the 3 legs of the lander (for redundancy). Upon landing, the legs will burry themselves into the regolith and the tubes will fill up with regolith. With one puff of gas injected at the base of the tubes, the regolith can be lifted into a sampling chamber onboard of the Mars Ascent Vehicle. An additional chamber can acquire atmospheric gas and dust. The MSR will require 1) an actuator to open/close sampling chamber and 2) a valve to open gas cylinder. In the recent NASA funded study conducted at Mars pressures we have shown that it is possible lift over 5000 grams of soil with only 1 gram of gas.

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