Mars Microspacecraft Missions

Not to be confused with Miniaturized satellite.

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Mars Microspacecraft Missions are proposed cheap launch missions costing less than $50 million that can be carried out by the Italian Space Agency to Mars to research Mars, ranging from the use of one spacecraft to multiple constellations of mini spacecraft.

Under a study contract, the Italian Space Agency (ASI) developed the mechanical system concept for a Mars Microspacecraft to launch in a twin configuration on an Ariane V ASAP (Auxiliary Payload). As a member a multi-disciplined team, ASI developed the mechanical configuration and preliminary structure design for the spacecraft in two configurations, a probe carrier and an orbiter. The term microspacecraft was used in a Jet Propulsion Laboratory publication in 1981.

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Anderson, Nikka. "Micro-spacecraft, Instrumentation, & Electronics". NASA. Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2007-08-30.

Burke, J.D. Micro-spacecraft 15/10/1981 (Report). JPL Caltech.

"The Case for Small Satellites". Acta Astronautica. 31. International Academy of Astronautics: 103–IN4. 1993. Bibcode:1993AcAau..31..103.. doi:10.1016/0094-5765(93)90149-Q.

Technology for Small Spacecraft (Report). Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, National Research Council. 1994.

"Affordable Spacecraft: Design and Launch Alternatives, A Background Paper". Ota-Bp-Isc-60. U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment. January 1990.

Sarsfield, Liam (September 1996). Federal Investments in Small Spacecraft (Report). RAND.

Mauritz, A.; Patel, B. "Science-Enabling MicroSpacecraft Constellations for Mars". Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration. STI (NASA). p. 215\. Bibcode:2000came.work..215M.

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