The basic mission options, transportation, robotic precursors, technology, and human factors involved in the advance into interplanetary exploration and establishment of bases on the moon, planets, and planetary satellites are discussed. Case studies that have been undertaken for four candidate missions are briefly addressed. The role of international cooperation and the selection criteria pertaining to such missions are addressed.


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    Title :

    Building a pathway to the planets - Expanding the frontiers of human exploration


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    Publication date :

    1989-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English