Astrodynamics and Technological Aspects of Astrobiology Missions in Our Solar System

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Abstract

The chapter gives an introduction into some basic technological aspects related to space missions in general and to astrobiology missions to other planets, asteroids, comets, and/or moons in particular. We focus on explaining the payload mass limits and the specific constraints given by orbital mechanics.

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComplete Course in Astrobiology
EditorsGerda Horneck, Petra Rettberg
PublisherWiley
Chapter7
Pages179-201
Number of pages23
ISBN (electronic)978-3-527-61899-6
ISBN (print)978-3-527-40660-9
Publication statusPublished - 26 Feb 2008
Peer-reviewedYes

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ORCID /0009-0009-9925-7888/work/201624432

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