The Initial Exploration of Mars: Rationale for a Return Mission to Chryse Planitia and the Viking 1 Lander

by Robert A. Craddock, Smithsonian Inst, Washington, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Space III

Abstract:

The concepts behind planning a landing site on Mars are discussed. Based on the engineering constraints and the scientific objectives which will likely be imposed on the first few missions to the surface, reasons are given supporting a return to Chryse Planitia and the Viking 1 landing site.

Subject Headings: Aerospace engineering | Space exploration | Flight | Launching and landing | Site investigation | Aircraft and spacecraft

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