Mars, the Nearest Habitable World – A Comprehensive Program for Future Mars Exploration. Report by the Mars Architecture Strategy Working Group (MASWG) |
MASWG; B. M. Jakosky et al. | Nov 2020 | ||
This site contains descriptions and links to the current activities by the MEPAG and the associated Mars community in support of the Planetary Decadal Survey (http://sites.nationalacademies.org/SSB/CurrentProjects/ssb_052412).
Mars Panel Meeting Dates (Committee Membership)
Meeting 1, 9-11 September, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.
Meeting 2, 4-6 November, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California (Agenda)
Compiled Bibliographic Citations and Acronym Glossary for the Mars-Related White Papers Submitted to the NRC’s Planetary Decadal Survey (Doc PDF)
The NRC is also interested in input on topical science areas. Self-organized science teams are welcome to provide input related to the current state of knowledge (NRC’s task #2), scientific questions (NRC’s task #3), and the science goals achievable by small spacecraft (NRC’s task #8), and anything else within the decadal survey’s charter.
To encourage and coordinate inputs, MEPAG is providing a place for the community to post their efforts. Please keep us informed if you are currently (or plan to) organize a white paper team and we can add it to the list if you desire.
Title/comments | Final Report | References Documents | Supporting Documents | |||
Mars Next Orbiter Science Analysis Group (NEX-SAG) | ||||||
White Paper Summary of the Final Report from the Ice and Climate Evolution Science Analysis group (ICE-SAG) | ||||||
Mars as a Competitive Candidate for Inclusion in the New Frontiers Mission List: MEPAG Community Perspectives | ||||||
Mars System Science: Why Mars Remains a Compelling Target for Solar System Science | ||||||
Summary of the Mars Science Goals, Objectives, Investigations, and Priorities | ||||||
Deep Trek: Mission Concepts for Exploring Subsurface Habitability & Life on Mars: A Window into Subsurface Life in the Solar System. Charles D. Edwards (Charles.D.Edwards@jpl.nasa.gov) |
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Mars Sample Return Campaign Concept Architecture Brian K. Muirhead (brian.k.muirhead@jpl.nasa.gov) |
Title/comments | Contact | Final Report | List of Signatories | List of References | Supporting Files | |
Mid-Latitude Ice on Mars: A Science Target for Planetary Climate Histories and an Exploration Target for In Situ Resources | Ali Bramson (BramsonA@purdue.edu) | |||||
Measuring Mars Atmospheric Winds from Orbit | Scott Guzewich (scott.d.guzewich@nasa.gov) | |||||
Terrestrial Planets Comparative Climatology (TPCC) mission concept | Leslie Tamppari (leslie.tamppari@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
Why Mars Sample Return is a Mission Campaign of Compelling Importance to Planetary Science and Exploration | Brandi Carrier (bcarrier@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
Astrobiology on Mars: Organic Chemical Evolution on an Earth-like Planet | Alfonso Davila (alfonso.davila@nasa.gov) | |||||
Mars, The Nearest Habitable World – A Comprehensive Program For Future Mars Exploration | Bruce Jakosky (bruce.jakosky@lasp.colorado.edu) | |||||
The case for a multi-channel polarization sensitive LIDAR for investigation of insolation-driven ices and atmospheres | Adrian Brown (adrian.j.brown@nasa.gov) | |||||
Continued Use of Exogenic Materials found on Mars as Planetary Research Tools | James Ashley (james.w.ashley@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
Mars as a Compelling Target in the Continuing Search for Signs of Extraterrestrial Life | Andrew Czaja (Andrew.czaja@uc.edu) | |||||
Deep Trek: Science of Subsurface Habitability & Life on Mars: A Window into Subsurface Life in the Solar System | Vlada Stamenković (Vlada.Stamenkovic@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
Observing Mars from Areostationary Orbit: Benefits and Applications | Luca Montabone (lmontabone@spacescience.org) |
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A Critical Gap: In situ Measurements of Planetary Surface-Atmosphere Interactions Beyond Earth | Serina Diniega (Serina Diniega@jpl.nasa.gov) |
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Mars as a natural laboratory for studying surface activity on a range of planetary bodies | Serina Diniega (Serina Diniega@jpl.nasa.gov) |
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Current Activity on the Martian Surface: A Key Subject for Future Exploration | Colin M. Dundas (cdundas@usgs.gov) |
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Toward More Realistic Simulation and Prediction of Dust Storms on Mars | Claire E. Newman (claire@aeolisresearch.com) |
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The Mars Atmospheric and Polar Science Mission | Scott Guzewich (scott.d.guzewich@nasa.gov) | |||||
Mars Ascent Vehicle needs a Sustained Development Effort, Regardless of Sample Return Mission Timelines | John Whitehead (john.whitehead@alumni.caltech.edu) | |||||
Technology Development Can Lead to Smaller Mars Ascent Vehicles, for Multiple Affordable Sample Returns | John Whitehead (john.whitehead@alumni.caltech.edu) | |||||
The Challenge of Launching Geology Samples off of Mars is Easily Underestimated, Due to Tempting Misconceptions | John Whitehead (john.whitehead@alumni.caltech.edu) | |||||
Emerging Capabilities for Mars Exploration | Charles D. Edwards (Charles.D.Edwards@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
Enabling Robotic and Human Exploration: A Relay Network for the Future of Mars Exploration | Roy Gladden (roy.e.gladden@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
Mars Science Helicopter: Compelling Science Enabled by an Aerial Platform | Jonathan Bapst (jonathan.bapst@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
High Science Value Return of Small Spacecraft at Mars | Nathan Barba (nathan.j.barba@jpl.nasa.gov) | |||||
MASEX - A Dedicated Life Detection Mission on Mars | Ying Lin (ying.lin@jpl.nasa.gov) |