SP-1231 SP-1231 October 1999 Exobiology in the Solar System & The Search for Life on Mars Exobiology in the Solar System & The Search for Life on Mars Report from…

1. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 2. A TECHNICAL SEMINAR ONCURIOSITY ROVERBY:P.SAMPATH KUMARFINAL YEAR(09PT1A0328)GUIDED BY:A.ASHWINI(ASSISTANT PROFESSOR) 3. Contents:…

1.Modern Exploration Global Surveyor 2. Modern Exploration Global Surveyor  Objectives:  High resolution imaging of the surface  Study the topography and gravity…

1.Files from Mars: Java™ Technology in the MER Data Infrastructure David Noble Principal Consultant Oak Grove Consulting http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/ TS-1416 SM2005…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Definition and Motivation A Mars rover is an automated motor vehicle which propels itself across the surface of the planet Mars after landing, it’s a NASA…

Mars Vital Statistics R = 3394 km M = 6.42 x 1023 kg Rorbit = 1.082 x 108 km T = 180-270º K Eccentricity = 0.093 Axial tilt = 23.98 º “day” = 1.026 days “year”…

28.1 Astronomical distances Astronomers have developed units other than kilometers or meters to measure the vast distances in space. One light year is equal to the distance…

Mars Exploration Rover Science Goals Determine whether Life ever arose on Mars Characterize the Climate of Mars Characterize the Geology of Mars Prepare for Human Exploration…

Modern Exploration Mars Odyssey NASAâs theme for Mars exploration, âFollow the Waterâ, began with the 2001 Mars Odyssey mission Odyssey, and every mission since, has addressed…

Mars Exploration Rover Science Goals Determine whether Life ever arose on Mars Characterize the Climate of Mars Characterize the Geology of Mars Prepare for Human Exploration…