Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF
Science-Enabling Atmospheric Entry at Venus
Project Description
The Science-Enabling Atmospheric Entry at Venus demonstrates the revolutionary in situ science at Venus enabled by replacing the rigid aeroshell concept used by the 1970's Pioneer-Venus (PV) probes with ADEPT. The project will develop a delta-design that builds on the VITaL Decadal Survey mission concept (D-VITaL) but implements the ADEPT aero-entry system instead of the PV rigid aeroshell. The challenge is quantify the overall mass and qualification savings of the D-VITaL mission The project tasks include identifying appropriate flight entry scenarios and refine entry parameters in collaboration with Ames; developing new mechanical design and entry operations scenarios; assess mass/volume/qualification savings; and estimate cost savings enabled by ADEPT.
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Anticipated Benefits
As a result of this project, Goddard will be better prepared to succeed with a potential future Venus New Frontiers mission proposal.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Ames Research Center
(ARC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Moffett Field, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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