Author: G. SchwehmPublisher:
ISBN: 9789290920724
Category : Comets
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Rosetta/CNSR, a Comet-Nucleus Sample-Return Mission
Author: G. SchwehmPublisher:
ISBN: 9789290920724
Category : Comets
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Rosetta
Author: Rosetta
Author: European Space AgencyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Analysis of Returned Comet Nucleus Samples
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comets
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
The abstracts deal with the nature of cometary ices, cryogenic handling and sampling equipment, origin and composition of samples, and spectroscopic, thermal and chemical processing methods of cometary nuclei. Laboratory simulation experimental results on dust samples are reported. Some results obtained from Halley's comet are also included. Microanalytic techniques for examining trace elements of cometary particles, synchrotron x ray fluorescence and instrument neutron activation analysis (INAA), are presented.
Rosetta: The Remarkable Story of Europe's Comet Explorer
Author: Peter BondPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030607208
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
In 2014, Rosetta became the first mission to orbit a comet and to deploy a lander onto its surface. This is the story of ESA’s pioneering comet explorer, following the mission from its initial inception to its historic touchdown. Read along as the Rosetta orbiter and its lander, Philae, evolve over the years, overcoming early mission hurdles before embarking on their one-way, decade-long voyage to a comet. See how the saga then culminates with Rosetta and Philae at last unveiling their icy target and achieving an unprecedented touchdown on its surface. Award-winning space writer Peter Bond takes us behind the scenes of this historic endeavor, sharing insights from the international team of scientists and engineers who made the mission possible, describing the remarkable technology that they created, and delving into the treasure trove of scientific discoveries that followed. Recounting in vivid detail the inner workings of Rosetta, this book is a celebration of the mission that has left a lasting impact on planetary science and space exploration.
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Comet Nucleus and Asteroid Sample Return Missions
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781723541261
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Three Advanced Design Projects have been completed this academic year at Penn State. At the beginning of the fall semester the students were organized into eight groups and given their choice of either a comet nucleus or an asteroid sample return mission. Once a mission had been chosen, the students developed conceptual designs. These were evaluated at the end of the fall semester and combined into three separate mission plans, including a comet nucleus same return (CNSR), a single asteroid sample return (SASR), and a multiple asteroid sample return (MASR). To facilitate the work required for each mission, the class was reorganized in the spring semester by combining groups to form three mission teams. An integration team consisting of two members from each group was formed for each mission so that communication and information exchange would be easier among the groups. The types of projects designed by the students evolved from numerous discussions with Penn State faculty and mission planners at the Johnson Space Center Human/Robotic Spacecraft Office. Robotic sample return missions are widely considered valuable precursors to manned missions in that they can provide details about a site's environment and scientific value. For example, a sample return from an asteroid might reveal valuable resources that, once mined, could be utilized for propulsion. These missions are also more adaptable when considering the risk to humans visiting unknown and potentially dangerous locations, such as a comet nucleus. Unspecified Center NASA-CR-192055, NAS 1.26:192055 NASW-4435...
Dawn of Small Worlds
Author: Michael MoltenbreyPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319230034
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
This book gives a detailed introduction to the thousands and thousands of smaller bodies in the solar system. Written for interested laymen, amateur astronomers and students it describes the nature and origin of asteroids, dwarf planets and comets, and gives detailed information about their role in the solar system. The author nicely reviews the history of small-world-exploration and describes past, current and future space craft missions studying small worlds, and presents their results. Readers will learn that small solar system worlds have a dramatically different nature and appearance than the planets. Even though research activity on small worlds has increased in the recent past many of their properties are still in the dark and need further research.
Large Space Structures & Systems in the Space Station Era
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Large space structures (Astronautics)
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
ESA Bulletin
Author: European Space AgencyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
Book Description