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Artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission
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Artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission
Artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission, showing a series of six steps in the spacecrafts landing on Mars.
The series begins at upper left, where the aeroshell capsule is still attached to the cruise stage that has provided power and maneuvering during the trip from Earth to Mars. After jettisoning the cruise stage, the aeroshell uses friction with the Martian atmosphere to decelerate. The aeroshell protects other components of the flight system (enclosed inside) from the heat generated during the plunge through the upper atmosphere. In the third step portrayed, the spacecrafts parachute further slows the descent. After separation from the parachute and aeroshell, retro rockets on the descent stage fire to control the speed of the final approach toward the ground. The descent stage begins lowering the lander on a bridle. Timing of crucial steps during this final approach is based on radar input about the spacecrafts altitude and velocity. The lander, bearing a rover and an ascent vehicle, touches down, the connecting cords are severed and the descent stage flies out of the way. After the landing, the rover would deliver previously cached samples to the ascent vehicle, which would then lift the samples off the surface of Mars for a rendezvous in orbit with a spacecraft that would take the samples to Earth
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This print captures the intricate steps involved in a proposed Mars sample return mission. The artist's concept showcases the spacecraft's journey from Earth to Mars, highlighting six crucial stages of landing on the red planet. Starting at the upper left corner, we witness the aeroshell capsule still attached to the cruise stage that provided power and maneuvering during its interplanetary voyage. As it approaches Mars, the cruise stage is jettisoned, allowing the aeroshell to utilize friction with the Martian atmosphere for deceleration. This protective shell shields other components from intense heat generated during atmospheric entry. The third step reveals a parachute deployed by the spacecraft, further slowing down its descent towards Mars' surface. Once separated from both parachute and aeroshell, retro rockets on the descent stage take control of speed during final approach. Radar input guides this critical phase as altitude and velocity are closely monitored. With precision timing, depicted in step five, an awe-inspiring moment unfolds as a lander carrying a rover and ascent vehicle touches down gently on Martian soil. Connecting cords are severed while simultaneously clearing way for departure of the descent stage. Finally, after successful touchdown, our attention shifts to an essential task - delivering previously cached samples collected by rovers to be loaded onto an ascent vehicle. This vehicle will then lift these precious samples off Mars' surface for rendezvous with another spacecraft orbiting above. Ultimately destined for Earth, these invaluable specimens hold immense potential in unraveling mysteries about our neighboring planet. This stunning image truly encapsulates humanity's ambitious quest for knowledge beyond our home planet and ignites imagination about what lies ahead in space exploration endeavors.
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