Commissioning of upgrades to T6 to study giant planet entry

The scientific potential of a mission to the ice giants is well recognized and has been identified by NASA and ESA as a high priority on several occasions, most recently in the 2023–2032 Decadal Survey. The payload capacity of such a spacecraft is limited by the heat shield thickness, which must be...

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Main Authors: Steer, J, Collen, P, Glenn, A, Hambidge, C, Doherty, LJ, McGilvray, M, Sopek, T, Loehle, S, Walpot, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2024