Planetary Protection Considerations for Missions to Solar System Small Bodies: Report Series--Committee on Planetary Protection

by Board on Life Sciences, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Space Studies Board, et al.

The ultimate goal of planetary protection for outbound missions is to prevent harmful contamination that would inhibit future measurements designed to search for evidence of the existence or evolution of extraterrestrial life. Preventing harmful contamination is achieved by following specific guidelines based on existing scientific knowledge about the destination and the type of mission. This report responds to NASA's request for a study on planetary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309693721
• ISBN13: 9780309693721
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 64 Pages