Planetary Science Decadal Survey 2013-2022
Lunar Discovery and Exploration
In the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), the Exploration Science Strategy Integration Office (ESSIO) ensures science is infused into all aspects of lunar exploration. Through researching the Moon and its environment, and by using the Moon as an observation platform, NASA…
Exploration of Europa
Author(s): Cynthia Phillips Co-Author(s): D. L. Blaney, R. T. Pappalardo, H. Hussman, G. C. Collins, R. M. Mastrapa, J. F. Cooper, R. Greeley, J. B. Dalton, T. A. Hurford, E. B. Bierhaus, F. Nimmo, D. A. Williams, D. A. Senske…
Binary and Multiple Systems
Author(s): Andrew F. Cheng Co-Author(s): Andrew Rivkin, Patrick Michel, Carey Lisse, Kevin Walsh, Keith Noll, Darin Ragozzine, Clark Chapman, William Merline, Lance Benner, Daniel Scheeres Panel Selection: Primitive Bodies: Asteroids, comets, Phobos, Deimos, Pluto/Charon and other Kuiper belt objects, meteorites,…
Radiation Facts and Mitigation Strategies for the JEO Mission
Author(s): Tsun-Yee Yan Yan Co-Author(s): K. Clark, R. Rasmussen Panel Selection: Giant Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and exoplanets, including rings and magnetic fields, but not their satellites.Satellites: Galilean satellites, Titan, and the other satellites of the giant planets. Institution:…
Astrobiology Research and Technology Priorities for Mars
Author(s): Jack D. Farmer Co-Author(s): Mark Allen, Tori Hoehler, Michael Mischna Panel Selection: Mars: Not Phobos and Deimos. Institution: Arizona State University This white paper provides a broad overview of the major science and technology drivers for the next decade…
Geochronology and Mars Exploration: Critical Measurements for 21st Century Planetary Science
Author(s): Pamela G. Conrad Co-Author(s): F. Scott Anderson, Robert C. Anderson, William J. Brinckerhoff, Peter Doran, Victoria E. Hamilton, Joel A. Hurowitz, Alfred S. McEwan, Douglas W. Ming , Dimitri A. Papanastassiou, Timothy D. Swindle Panel Selection: Mars: Not Phobos…
Small Bodies Community White Paper: Near-Earth Asteroids
Author(s): Michael Nolan Co-Author(s): Paul Abell, Erik Asphaug, MiMi Aung, Julie Bellerose, Mehdi Benna, Lance Benner, David Blewett, William Bottke, Daniel Britt, Donald Campbell, Humberto Campins, Clark Chapman, Andrew Cheng, Harold C. Connolly Jr., Don Davis, Richard Dissley, Gerhard Drolshagen,…
Planetary Protection for Planetary Science and Exploration
Author(s): John D. Rummel Co-Author(s): N/A Panel Selection: Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, and the Moon.Mars: Not Phobos and Deimos.Giant Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and exoplanets, including rings and magnetic fields, but not their satellites.Satellites: Galilean satellites, Titan, and the…
New lunar science and engineering with carbon cycle.
Author(s): Yasunori Miura Co-Author(s): N/A Panel Selection: Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, and the Moon. Institution: Earth & Planet. Material Sci., Yamaguchi University New idea and technique with carbon cycle can be applied at lunar crust origin, lunar interior and lunar…
