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A Geology Sampling System for Small BodiesHuman exploration of Small Bodies is being investigated as a precursor to a Mars surface mission. Asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, and the moons of Mars all fall into this Small Bodies category and some are being discussed as potential mission tar-gets. Obtaining geological samples for return to Earth will be a major objective for any mission to a Small Body. Currently the knowledge base for geology sampling in microgravity is in its infancy. Furthermore, humans interacting with non-engineered surfaces in a microgravity environment poses unique challenges. In preparation for such missions, a team at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John-son Space Center (JSC) has been working to gain experience on how to safely obtain numerous sample types in such an environment. This abstract briefly summarizes the type of samples the science community is interested in, discusses an integrated geology sampling solution, and highlights some of the unique challenges associated with this type of exploration.
Document ID
20160001042
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hood, A. D. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Naids, A. J. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Graff, T. (Jacobs Technology, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Abell, P. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
January 21, 2016
Publication Date
March 16, 2015
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-35055
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 16, 2015
End Date: March 20, 2015
Sponsors: Lunar and Planetary Inst.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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