Planetary Science Decadal Survey 2013-2022
Priorities
Within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD), the Exploration Science and Strategy Office (ESSIO) leads NASA’s efforts to achieve our Moon to Mars (M2M) science objectives. These objectives are derived from Astrophysics, Planetary, Heliophysics, Earth, and Biological and Physical Sciences’ Decadal Surveys. For…
Data
CLPS is a new platform for accomplishing priority science investigations on and around the Moon. The scientific opportunities afforded by these lunar deliveries will produce a wealth of scientific data that must be calibrated, archived, and made readily accessible to…
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…
Study of Planetary Systems and Solar System Objects with JWST
Author(s): George Sonneborn Co-Author(s): J. Lunine, R. Doyon, M. McCoughrean, M. Rieke 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…
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…
