The Importance of Education, Public Outreach, and Risk Communication in Asteroid or Comet Sample Return Missions

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Jan 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000neas.work...26l&link_type=abstract

Near-Earth Asteroid Sample Return Workshop, p. 26

Physics

Public Relations, Return To Earth Space Flight, Education, Asteroids, Comets, Protection, Contamination

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As scientists propose and execute missions to return samples from asteroids and comets it is essential that they include strong education/public outreach (E/PO) and risk communication (RC) programs. E/PO and RC programs have somewhat different goals and methods, but they should be done colaterally to achieve the mission goals. There are several distinct audiences for this effort: (1) scientists and managers reviewing the proposal; (2) formal and informal educators; and (3) the general public. The report of NRC task group on sample return from planetary satellites and small solar system bodies lists various types of small bodies which have different types of requirements for planetary protection. However, some of the most restrictive requirements apply to sample returns from the most interesting bodies, C-rich asteroids and long period comets. If missions are planned to these bodies, it is critical that proposers address the importance of the science, plans for planetary protection and quarantine, and develop public trust by communicating risk and benefit early in the program. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.

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