The HADES mission concept – astrobiological survey of Jupiter's icy moon Europa
LE CORRE, Lucille
Cellules souches mésenchymateuses, environnement articulaire et immunothérapies de la polyarthrite rhumatoide
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Cellules souches mésenchymateuses, environnement articulaire et immunothérapies de la polyarthrite rhumatoide
LE CORRE, Lucille
Cellules souches mésenchymateuses, environnement articulaire et immunothérapies de la polyarthrite rhumatoide
Cellules souches mésenchymateuses, environnement articulaire et immunothérapies de la polyarthrite rhumatoide
LE POSTOLLEC, A.
Laboratoire d'astrodynamique, d'astrophysique et d'aéronomie de bordeaux [L3AB]
Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bordeaux [Pessac] [LAB]
Observatoire aquitain des sciences de l'univers [OASU]
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Laboratoire d'astrodynamique, d'astrophysique et d'aéronomie de bordeaux [L3AB]
Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bordeaux [Pessac] [LAB]
Observatoire aquitain des sciences de l'univers [OASU]
Language
en
Article de revue
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International Journal of Astrobiology. 2009-10, vol. 8, p. 321-329
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
English Abstract
The HADES Europa mission concept aims to provide a framework for an astrobiological in-depth investigation of the Jupiter moon Europa, relying on existing technologies and feasibility. This mission study proposes a system ...Read more >
The HADES Europa mission concept aims to provide a framework for an astrobiological in-depth investigation of the Jupiter moon Europa, relying on existing technologies and feasibility. This mission study proposes a system consisting of an orbiter, lander and cryobot as a platform for detailed exploration of Europa. While the orbiter will investigate the presence of a liquid ocean and characterize Europa's internal structure, the lander will survey local dynamics of the ice layer and the surface environment. The lander releases a cryobot, that melts into the ice, will sample the pristine subsurface and is expected to provide data on organic and gaseous content and putative bio-signatures. In summary, we present the scientific objectives for an astrobiological investigation of Europa, resulting in a mission concept with a detailed evaluation of scientific instrumentation, mission sequences, basic design of the spacecraft, technology needs and cost estimations.Read less <
Keywords
mission concept
astrobiology
Europa
Origin
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