MSL "Heat shield woes" |
MSL "Heat shield woes" |
Feb 17 2008, 04:20 PM
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The Poet Dude Group: Moderator Posts: 5551 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Kendal, Cumbria, UK Member No.: 60 |
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Mar 1 2008, 05:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 29-December 05 From: Ottawa, ON Member No.: 624 |
Nasa still needs to eventually land another spacecraft on Mars. Granted, every launch window for Mars has different payload constraints, some are favourable windows, others less favourable, but why not stick the MSL herritage as much as possible? I know the trend is looking towards a sample return mission but the money may simply not be there. If that's the case, keep landing rovers, each with a specific focus and instrumentation, but keep the heritage.
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