A comprehensive study was performed to determine the major scientific unknowns about the planet Venus to be expected in the post-Pioneer Venus 1978 time frame. Based on those results the desirability of future orbiters, atmospheric entry probes, balloons, and landers as vehicles to address the remaining scientific questions were studied. The recommended mission scenario includes a high resolution surface mapping radar orbiter mission for the 1981 launch opportunity, a multiple-lander mission for 1985 and either an atmospheric entry probe or balloon mission in 1988. All the proposed missions can be performed using proposed space shuttle upper stage boosters. Significant amounts of long-lead time supporting research and technology developments are required to be initiated in the near future to permit the recommended launch dates.
Future exploration of Venus (post-Pioneer Venus 1978)
1976-01-01
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Future Exploration of Venus (Post-Pioneer Venus 1978)
NTIS | 1976
|Pioneer Venus 1978 mission support
NTRS | 1977
|Pioneer Venus 1978 mission support
NTRS | 1976
|Pioneer Venus 1978 mission support
NTRS | 1979
|Pioneer Venus 1978 mission support
NTRS | 1977
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