Mars miniature science instruments

• Published in: 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference p. 11 pp.
• Main Authors: Soon Sam Kim, Hayati, S., Lavery, D., McBride, K.S.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 2006
• Subjects: Bridges; IEEE news; Instruments; Laboratories; Mars; NASA; Propulsion; Research and development; Robots; Space technology

For robotic Mars in-situ missions, all the science information is gathered through on-board miniature instruments that have been developed through many years of R&D. Compared to laboratory counterparts, the rover instruments require miniaturization, such as low mass (1-2 kg), low power (less tha...