SCIM
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SCIM (Sample Collection for Investigation of Mars) is a low-cost low-risk Mars sample return concept.[1] SCIM returns dust and air samples without landing or orbiting,[1] by passing through the atmosphere as it collects samples.[2] The design utilizes heritage from the successful Stardust and Genesis sample return missions.[2] SCIM was studied by the Mars Scout Program,[1] which successfully landed Phoenix in the north polar region of Mars.
A pass through the atmosphere about 40 km (25 miles) above Mars would result in millions of particles being encountered.[3] The particles would be captured in an aerogel similar to Stardust's.[3]
Analysis of the dust could confirm the origin of Martian meteorites.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Jones, S.M. et al. (2008). "Ground Truth From Mars (2008) - Mars Sample Return at 6 Kilometers per Second: Practical, Low Cost, Low Risk, and Ready". USRA. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ a b Wadhwa, et al - SCIM (2012)
- ^ a b c Leshin, et al. - Sample Collection for Investigation of Mars
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