Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jan 2004
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004adspr..34.2328g&link_type=abstract
Advances in Space Research, Volume 34, Issue 11, p. 2328-2337.
Mathematics
Logic
Planetary Protection, Mars Sample Return, Sample Contamination Avoidance
Scientific paper
A Mars sample return (MSR) mission must deal with two new categories of planetary protection requirements: (1) assuring a very low probability of inadvertent release of the sample in order to provide extra protection against the extremely unlikely possibility of biological hazards in the returned material and (2) keeping the samples free of round-trip Earth organisms to facilitate confirmation of safety after return to Earth. This paper describes the planetary-protection-related technical challenges awaiting an MSR mission as well as the range of capabilities being developed to meet these challenges. Containment assurance requires breaking the chain of contact with Mars: the exterior of the sample container must not be contaminated with Mars material. The sample container and its seals must be designed to survive Earth impacts corresponding to the candidate mission profiles, and the Earth entry vehicle must be designed to withstand the thermal and structural rigors of Earth atmosphere entry (all with an unprecedented degree of confidence). Sample contamination must be avoided by sterilizing the entire spacecraft, a challenge with modern avionics, or by sterilizing the sample collection and containment gear and then isolating it from other parts of the spacecraft.
Adams Marie
Corliss Jason
Dillman R.
Fragola J.
Gershman Robert
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