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Scientific paper
Jan 1975
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975asaer..13...52m&link_type=abstract
Astronautics and Aeronautics, vol. 13, Jan. 1975, p. 52-62.
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Earth-Mars Trajectories, Mars Sample Return Missions, Mars Surface, Mission Planning, Orbital Rendezvous, Spacecraft Design, Viking 1975 Entry Vehicle, Centaur Launch Vehicle, Nasa Programs, Sampling, Titan 3 Launch Vehicle, Transfer Orbits, Viking Orbiter 1975
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The return of Mars surface samples by the orbital rendezvous mode would require smaller, lighter vehicles than the direct return mode and would limit the exposure of the earth return systems to possible contamination by Martian biota. The reference mission considered would use a single Titan IIIE/Centaur launch vehicle, carry a 1 kg sample, and be launched in late 1981. The spacecraft would consist of an orbiter, a Mars lander, a Mars ascent vehicle, an earth return vehicle, and an earth entry capsule. The Mars ascent vehicle is the only all-new vehicle required, the others being derived from Viking and other programs. A key consideration is the feasibility of automatic rendezvous and sample transfer between the ascent vehicle and orbiter in Mars orbit. The maneuvers required and the maneuver algorithm developed in a NASA feasibility study are described in detail. The possibility of international cooperation on a Mars orbital rendezvous mission is discussed.
Moore James W.
Scofield W. T.
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