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1. Direct measurements of laser light aberration from the ARTEMIS geostationary satellite through thin clouds

Author

Kuzkov, Volodymyr, Kuzkov, Sergii, and Sodnik, Zoran

Subjects
Astrophysics - Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics, Astrophysics - Earth and Planetary Astrophysics, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Abstract

A precise ground based telescope system was developed for laser communication experiments with the geostationary satellite ARTEMIS of ESA. Precise tracking of the satellite was realized by using time resolved coordinates of the satellite. During the experiments, the time propagation of laser signal from the satellite and the point-ahead angle for the laser beam were calculated. Some laser experiments though thin clouds were performed. A splitting of some images of the laser beam from the satellite along declination and right ascension coordinates of telescope could be observed through thin clouds. The splitting along the declination coordinate may be interpreted as refraction in the atmosphere. The splitting along the right ascension coordinate is equivalent to the calculated point-ahead angle for the satellite. We find out that a small part of laser beam was observed ahead of the velocity vector in the point where the satellite would be after the laser light from the satellite reaches the telescope. These results are in accordance with the theory of relativity for aberration of light during transition from immovable to movable coordinate systems. We directly observed laser light aberration as result of moving of satellite with angular velocity close to Earth rotation., Comment: 7 pages,12 figures, Supplement 6 figures. New results to our paper at the conference ICSOS-2014, Proceedings of International Conference ICSOS-2014,Kobe,Japan,May7-9.2014.S4-4

Published
2015

2. Readout for intersatellite laser interferometry: Measuring low frequency phase fluctuations of HF signals with microradian precision

Author

Gerberding, Oliver, Diekmann, Christian, Kullmann, Joachim, Tröbs, Michael, Bykov, Ioury, Barke, Simon, Brause, Nils Christopher, Delgado, Juan José Esteban, Schwarze, Thomas S., Reiche, Jens, Danzmann, Karsten, Rasmussen, Torben, Hansen, Torben Vendt, Engaard, Anders, Pedersen, Søren Møller, Jennrich, Oliver, Suess, Martin, Sodnik, Zoran, and Heinzel, Gerhard

Subjects
Physics - Instrumentation and Detectors
Abstract

Precision phase readout of optical beat note signals is one of the core techniques required for intersatellite laser interferometry. Future space based gravitational wave detectors like eLISA require such a readout over a wide range of MHz frequencies, due to orbit induced Doppler shifts, with a precision in the order of $\mu \textrm{rad}/\sqrt{\textrm{Hz}}$ at frequencies between $0.1\,\textrm{mHz}$ and $1\,\textrm{Hz}$. In this paper, we present phase readout systems, so-called phasemeters, that are able to achieve such precisions and we discuss various means that have been employed to reduce noise in the analogue circuit domain and during digitisation. We also discuss the influence of some non-linear noise sources in the analogue domain of such phasemeters. And finally, we present the performance that was achieved during testing of the elegant breadboard model of the LISA phasemeter, that was developed in the scope of an ESA technology development activity., Comment: submitted to Review of Scientific Instruments on April 30th 2015

Published
2015
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3. Breadboard model of the LISA phasemeter

Author

Gerberding, Oliver, Barke, Simon, Bykov, Ioury, Danzmann, Karsten, Enggaard, Anders, Esteban, Juan Jose, Gianolio, Alberto, Hansen, Torben Vendt, Heinzel, Gerhard, Hornstrup, Allan, Jennrich, Oliver, Kullmann, Joachim, Pedersen, Søren Møller, Rasmussen, Torben, Reiche, Jens, Sodnik, Zoran, and Suess, Martin

Subjects
Astrophysics - Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology, Physics - Instrumentation and Detectors
Abstract

An elegant breadboard model of the LISA phasemeter is currently under development by a Danish-German consortium. The breadboard is build in the frame of an ESA technology development activity to demonstrate the feasibility and readiness of the LISA metrology baseline architecture. This article gives an overview about the breadboard design and its components, including the distribution of key functionalities., Comment: 5 pages, 3 figures, published in ASP Conference Series, Vol. 467, 9th LISA Symposium (2012), pp 271-276

Published
2012

4. Tests of achromatic phase shifters performed on the SYNAPSE test bench: a progress report

Author

Gabor, Pavel, Schuller, Peter A., Chazelas, Bruno, Decaudin, Michel, Labèque, Alain, Duret, Philippe, Rabbia, Yves, Launhardt, Ralf, Gay, Jean, Sodnik, Zoran, Barillot, Marc, Brachet, Frank, Laurent, Thomas, Jacquinod, Sophie, Vandormael, Denis, Loicq, Jérôme, Mawet, Dimitri, Ollivier, Marc, and Léger, Alain

Subjects
Astrophysics
Abstract

The achromatic phase shifter (APS) is a component of the Bracewell nulling interferometer studied in preparation for future space missions (viz. Darwin/TPF-I) focusing on spectroscopic study of Earth-like exo-planets. Several possible designs of such an optical subsystem exist. Four approaches were selected for further study. Thales Alenia Space developed a dielectric prism APS. A focus crossing APS prototype was developed by the OCA, Nice, France. A field reversal APS prototype was prepared by the MPIA in Heidelberg, Germany. Centre Spatial de Li\`ege develops a concept based on Fresnel's rhombs. This paper presents a progress report on the current work aiming at evaluating these prototypes on the SYNAPSE test bench at the Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale in Orsay, France.

Published
2008
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11. Greek Chelmos Observatory readies for Optical and Quantum Communication

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Sodnik, Zoran, primary, Miklusis, Donatas, additional, Smit, Hans, additional, Hauschildt, Harald, additional, Xilouris, Emmanuel M., additional, Hantzios, Panayotis, additional, Alikakos, John, additional, Gourzelas, Alexis, additional, Maroussis, Athanasios, additional, Basilakos, Spyros, additional, and Plionis, Manolis, additional

Published
2022
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12. HydRON: Internet backbone beyond the clouds

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Vasko, Christopher, primary, Perdigués Armengol, Josep Maria, additional, Acar, Guray, additional, Arapoglou, Pantelis-Daniel, additional, El-Dali, Wael, additional, Mezzasoma, Silvia, additional, Politano, Monica, additional, Sodnik, Zoran, additional, Elia, Carlo, additional, and Hauschildt, Harald, additional

Published
2022
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13. Improved low dark current MWIR/LWIR MCT detectors: first results of ROIC and MCT tests

Author

Höhnemann, Holger, Hanna, Stefan, Kalgi, Ajit Kumar, Van Aken, Dirk, Sudiwala, Rashme, Hargrave, Peter, Gross, Werner, Karafolas, Nikos, Sodnik, Zoran, Cugny, Bruno, Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, and Cugny, Bruno

Subjects
Cryostat, Materials science, Liquid helium, business.industry, Interface (computing), Detector, Radiation, law.invention, law, Optoelectronics, business, Beam (structure), Diode, Dark current
Abstract

Within the TRP program “Development of Low Dark Current MWIR/LWIR Detectors” ne MCT material was tested with reduced dark current for low photon flux applications. A specific ROIC design was set up within this program to allow a proper characterization of the material and act as a demonstrator for further ROIC derivates. Demonstrator assemblies were prepared and tested.\ud\udThe poster will highlight the specific design approaches for the ROIC and the MCT. Four different topologies for the input stage on the ROIC were implemented to allow direct assessment of the impact of the design approach. A part of these input stages were designed using radiation hardened cell library. The ROIC doesn’t contain any internal state machine but id fully controlled via a high speed SPI interface driven by an external sequencer.\ud\udA test setup will be highlighted. A liquid helium cryostat was prepared to allow dark current measurements in an environment which does not suffer from parasitic radiation sources. The same setup is capable for operation with external illumination and optical filers, which can be moved into the beam.\ud\udThe detector assemblies are presented. A two-step approach is shown which is initially scanning the performance of the different input topologies. A final detector assembly is selected upon the best performance; final assemblies are shown, the test results will be given on the poster.

Published
2019

16. Long-term statistics of laser beam propagation in an optical ground-to-geostationary satellite communications link

Author

Toyoshima, Morio, Yamakawa, Shiro, Yamawaki, Toshihiko, Arai, Katsuyoshi, Garcia-Talavera, Marcos Reyes, Alonso, Angel, Sodnik, Zoran, and Demelenne, Benoit

Subjects
Antennas (Electronics) -- Research, Satellite communications -- Research, Lasers -- Research, Satellite communications, Laser, Business, Computers, Electronics, Electronics and electrical industries
Abstract

A ground-to-space laser communications experiment was conducted to verify the optical interfaces between a laser communications terminal in an optical ground station and at optical payload onboard a geostationary satellite 38 0011 km away The end-to-end optical characteristics such as intensity, sensitivity wavelength, polarization, and the modulation scheme of optical signals as well as acquisition sequences of the terminals were tested under fairly good atmospheric conditions. The downlink's, bit error rate was on the order of [10.sup.-10] in spite of atmospheric turbulence. Atmospheric turbulence-induced signal fading increased the uplink bit error rate, the best value of which was 2.5 x [10.sup.-5] because the turbulent layer near the earth surface affects the uplink signal more than it does the downlink one. The far-field optical antenna patterns were measured through the ground-to-satellite laser links. The long-term statistics of the optical signal data is in good agreement with the calculated joint probability density function due to atmospheric turbulence and pointing jitter error effects, which means the stationary stochastic process can be applied to not only the static link analysis but also the dynamic link performance of the optical communications link. The equivalent broadened optical beam pattern should be used for the fading analysis even though the atmospheric coherence length is larger than the antenna diameter or the optical beam diameter of the transmitter. From these results, a more accurate dynamic link design of the optical communications link can be performed that would be useful for system designers, especially for designers of commercial systems. Index Terms--Atmospheric turbulence, free-space laser communications, long-term statistics, optical ground station, probability density function, random pointing jitter.

Published
2005

19. Performance validation of a high-bandwidth fine steering mirror for optical communications

Author

Witvoet, G., Kuiper, S., Meskers, A., Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, and Control Systems Technology

Subjects
Angular range, Computer science, Optical communication, High Tech Systems & Materials, Closed-loop bandwidth, Performance validation, Wire pointing, Bandwidth, Electronic engineering, Inter-satellite laser communications, fine steering, Fine steering, Jitter, Industrial Innovation, pointing, Magnetic reluctance, Satellite communication systems, Bandwidth (signal processing), Optical satellite communication, Active optics, Feedback control, Optical communication terminals, feedback control, Mirrors, Optical testing, Variable reluctance actuators, Dynamical performance, active optics, Actuator, Free-space optical communication
Abstract

This paper presents the first test results of a novel Fine Steering Mirror (FSM) for optical communication terminals. The FSM utilizes efficient variable reluctance actuators, tailored for the specific application, making it highly compact and power efficient. The test results demonstrate a high dynamical performance of

Published
2019
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20. Integrated atomic quantum technologies in demanding environments: development and qualification of miniaturized optical setups and integration technologies for UHV and space operation

Author

Christ, M., Kassner, A., Smol, R., Bawamia, A., Peters, A., Wurz, M., Rasel, E., Wicht, A., Krutzik, M., Karafolas, Nikos, Sodnik, Zoran, and Cugny, Bruno

Subjects
Residual gas analysis, Materials science, Outgassing, Adhesive, Dewey Decimal Classification::600 | Technik::620 | Ingenieurwissenschaften und Maschinenbau, Ultra-high vacuum, Space (mathematics), Micro-integration, Quantum technology, Quantum sensors, Development (topology), Systems engineering, Cold atoms, Qualification, ddc:620, Miniaturized optical setups, Konferenzschrift, Environmental testing
Abstract

Employing compact quantum sensors in field or in space (e.g., small satellites) implies demanding requirements on components and integration technologies. Within our work on integrated sensors, we develop miniaturized, ultra-stable optical setups for optical cooling and trapping of cold atomic gases. Besides challenging demands on alignment precision, and thermo-mechanical durability, we specifically address ultra-high vacuum (UHV) compatibility of our integration technologies and optical components. A prototype design of an UHV-compatible, crossed beam optical dipole trap setup and its application within a cold atomic quantum sensor is described. First qualification efforts on adhesive micro-integration technologies are presented. These tests are conducted in application-relevant geometries and material combinations common for micro-integrated optical setups. Adhesive aging will be investigated by thermal cycling or gamma radiation exposure. For vacuum compatibility testing, a versatile UHV testing system is currently being set up, enabling residual gas analysis and measurement of total gas rates down to 5•10-10mbar l/s at a base pressure of 10-11 mbar, exceeding the common ASTM E595 test.

Published
2019
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26. Curved sensors: experimental performance of CMOS prototypes and wide field related imagers

Author

Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Hugot, Emmanuel, Lombardo, Simona, Behaghel, Thibault, Chambion, Bertrand, Jahn, Wilfried, Gaschet, Christophe, Hugot, Sébastien, Gach, Jean Luc, Ferrari, Marc, Henry, David, Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Hugot, Emmanuel, Lombardo, Simona, Behaghel, Thibault, Chambion, Bertrand, Jahn, Wilfried, Gaschet, Christophe, Hugot, Sébastien, Gach, Jean Luc, Ferrari, Marc, and Henry, David

Abstract

The emergence of curved sensors technologies opens a new way to design compact high-performance optical systems. Recent progress on the French activity on curved sensors are presented in terms of optical performance and experimental results. The existing prototypes are demonstrated at TRL4, for VIS and SWIR domains. We present the roadmap jointly developed by CEA and CNRS to reach a higher TRL either on the performance of the devices or on the mass production processes. We present the results obtained on two demonstrators.

Published
2019

27. Testing NISP instrument on ground

Author

Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Costille, Anne, Carle, M., Prieto, E., Pons, Marie-Noëlle, Fabron, C., Andersen, M. I., Sorensen, A. N., Jensen, N. C., Pedersen, S. M., Maciaszek, T., Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Costille, Anne, Carle, M., Prieto, E., Pons, Marie-Noëlle, Fabron, C., Andersen, M. I., Sorensen, A. N., Jensen, N. C., Pedersen, S. M., and Maciaszek, T.

Abstract

The Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM) is deeply involved in the development and the test of the NISP (Near Infrared Spectro-Photometer) instrument for the ESA EUCLID mission that will be launched in 2020. The goal of the mission is to understand the nature of the dark energy responsible for the accelerating expansion of the Universe. NISP is one of its two instruments operating in the near-IR spectral region (0.9-2μm) to map the geometry of the dark Universe. The integration of the NISP flight model (FM) has been started at LAM to allow its delivery in 2019 to the payload after vibration test and two thermal vacuum test campaigns to demonstrate the performance of the instrument. The thermal vacuum test will take place in ERIOS chamber, a 90m3 chamber developed by LAM to test optical instruments at cryogenics temperature and high vacuum. In addition to the chamber, a full and specialised set of ground support equipment called the Verification Ground System (VGS) is developed to fill the goal of the NISP test campaign. The test campaign combines functional tests of the detectors and wheels, performance tests of the instrument, calibration procedure validation and observations scenario test, all done at LAM. One of the main objectives of the test campaign is the measurement of NISP focus position with respect to the EUCLID object plane. The VGS is made of i) a telescope simulator to simulate the EUCLID telescope for optical performance tests, ii) a thermal environment to simulate the Euclid PLM thermal interfaces, iii) the NISP Electrical GSE (EGSE) to control the instrument during the test and iv) a Metrology Verification System (MVS) to measure the positions of NISP and the telescope simulator during the test. We present the set of GSE developed for NISP and their performance already validated during two blank tests: thermal blank test and metrology blank test. In addition, a blank test with all the VGS parts (thermal, optical, metrology) is scheduled

Published
2019

28. HydRON: internet backbone beyond the cloud(s)

Author

Hemmati, Hamid, Robinson, Bryan S., Vasko, Christopher, Perdigues, Josep, Acar, Guray, Arapoglou, Pantelis-Daniel, El-Dali, Wael, Mezzasoma, Silvia, Politano, Monica, Sodnik, Zoran, Elia, Carlo, and Hauschildt, Harald

Published
2022
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29. Liquid crystal phase modulator integration on the triplex photonic platform

Author

Wörhoff, K., Ryabchun, A., Hoekman, M., Epping, J., Grootjans, R., Leinse, A., Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, and Biomolecular Nanotechnology

Subjects
Materials science, Fabrication, TriPleX, business.industry, Cladding (fiber optics), Liquid crystal, On-chip integration, Phase modulator, Modulation, Optoelectronics, Insertion loss, Photonic platform, Photonics, business, Phase modulation, Photonic crystal
Abstract

Technology integration of liquid crystal cells for electro-optic modulation has been implemented on the commercial TriPleX photonic platform. Design and fabrication procedure have been optimized for fulfilling the low insertion loss criterion for applications such as space communication and enabling the implementation of compact liquid crystal tuning elements for achieving high integration density. First performance testing of this concept has confirmed low-power consumption switching with 2π phase tuning being obtained within a voltage range of 2.5 V.

Published
2018

30. Safari: instrument design of the far-infrared imaging spectrometer for spica

Author

Jellema, W., Pastor, C., Naylor, D., Jackson, B., Sibthorpe, B., Roelfsema, P., Sodnik, Zoran, Cugny, Bruno, Karafolas, Nikos, Astronomy, and Kapteyn Astronomical Institute

Subjects
Zodiacal light, business.industry, Computer science, Reference design, Optical instrument, Imaging spectrometer, Spica, law.invention, Telescope, law, Systems architecture, Astronomical interferometer, Aerospace engineering, business
Abstract

The next great leap forward in space-based far-infrared astronomy will be made by the Japanese-led SPICA mission, which is anticipated to be launched late 2020's as the next large astrophysics mission of JAXA, in partnership with ESA and with key European contributions. Filling in the gap between JWST and ALMA, the SPICA mission will study the evolution of galaxies, stars and planetary systems. SPICA will utilize a deeply cooled 3m-class telescope, provided by European industry, to realize zodiacal background limited performance, high spatial resolution and large collecting area. Making full advantage of the deeply cooled telescope (

Published
2017
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31. From the optical characteristics of Herschel-hifi to in-orbit spatial response calibration using Mars

Author

Jellema, W., Doyle, D., Sodnik, Zoran, Cugny, Bruno, Karafolas, Nikos, and Kapteyn Astronomical Institute

Subjects
Physics, Wavefront, media_common.quotation_subject, Astrophysics::Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics, Mars Exploration Program, law.invention, Telescope, law, Sky, Brightness temperature, Calibration, Orbit (dynamics), Focus (optics), Astrophysics::Galaxy Astrophysics, media_common, Remote sensing
Abstract

Making use of all Mars observations taken by Herschel-HIFI, we present a detailed comparison of the measured and predicted beam profiles observed in space. Starting with a number of instrument beam profile models, including one based on actual wavefront measurements in the 480-1625 GHz frequency range, we developed a forward model predicting the detailed characteristics of the beam profile at the sky. Once convolved with the actual brightness temperature distribution and appearance of Mars, this forward model can be compared in detail with the observed spatial response towards Mars, using the science data of HIFI. Since the HIFI instrument is a single-mode coherent receiver, and given the availability of phase-sensitive measurements at instrument level, the results suggest that it is possible to extract some interesting optical characteristics of the Herschel telescope in addition. We discuss a possible way to extract the location of the telescope focus from these observations, which could provide useful feedback to the thermo-elastic properties of the SiC telescope assembly under zero-g and cryogenic conditions.

Published
2017
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41. Testing NISP instrument on ground

Author

Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Costille, Anne, Carle, M., Prieto, E., Pons, M., Fabron, C., Andersen, M. I., Sorensen, A. N., Jensen, N. C., Pedersen, S. M., MacIaszek, T., Sodnik, Zoran, Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Costille, Anne, Carle, M., Prieto, E., Pons, M., Fabron, C., Andersen, M. I., Sorensen, A. N., Jensen, N. C., Pedersen, S. M., and MacIaszek, T.

Published
2018

42. Integrated atomic quantum technologies in demanding environments: Development and qualification of miniaturized optical setups and integration technologies for UHV and space operation

Author

Karafolas, Nikos, Sodnik, Zoran, Cugny, Bruno, Christ, M., Kassner, A., Smol, R., Bawamia, A., Peters, A., Wurz, M., Rasel, E., Wicht, A., Krutzik, M., Karafolas, Nikos, Sodnik, Zoran, Cugny, Bruno, Christ, M., Kassner, A., Smol, R., Bawamia, A., Peters, A., Wurz, M., Rasel, E., Wicht, A., and Krutzik, M.

Abstract

Employing compact quantum sensors in field or in space (e.g., small satellites) implies demanding requirements on components and integration technologies. Within our work on integrated sensors, we develop miniaturized, ultra-stable optical setups for optical cooling and trapping of cold atomic gases. Besides challenging demands on alignment precision, and thermo-mechanical durability, we specifically address ultra-high vacuum (UHV) compatibility of our integration technologies and optical components. A prototype design of an UHV-compatible, crossed beam optical dipole trap setup and its application within a cold atomic quantum sensor is described. First qualification efforts on adhesive micro-integration technologies are presented. These tests are conducted in application-relevant geometries and material combinations common for micro-integrated optical setups. Adhesive aging will be investigated by thermal cycling or gamma radiation exposure. For vacuum compatibility testing, a versatile UHV testing system is currently being set up, enabling residual gas analysis and measurement of total gas rates down to 5•10-10mbar l/s at a base pressure of 10-11 mbar, exceeding the common ASTM E595 test.

Published
2018

44. The supercam instrument on the NASA Mars 2020 mission: optical design and performance

Author

Perez, René, Newell, R., Robinson, S., Cais, Ph., Maurice, S., Wiens, R., Parès, P., Bernardi, P., Reess, Jean-Michel, Mccabe, K., Karafolas, Nikos, Cugny, Bruno, Sodnik, Zoran, Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES), FORMATION STELLAIRE 2017, Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bordeaux [Pessac] (LAB), Université de Bordeaux (UB)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Bordeaux (UB)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Centre d'étude spatiale des rayonnements (CESR), Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université de Toulouse (UT)-Université de Toulouse (UT)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (OMP), Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université de Toulouse (UT)-Université de Toulouse (UT)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Météo-France -Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Météo-France -Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique (LESIA), Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris 6 (UPMC)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Observatoire de Paris, Université Paris sciences et lettres (PSL)-Université Paris sciences et lettres (PSL)-Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7 (UPD7)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées (OMP), Météo France-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Météo France-Centre National d'Études Spatiales [Toulouse] (CNES)-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut national des sciences de l'Univers (INSU - CNRS)-Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), and Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées

Subjects
Engineering, Space technology, 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences, business.industry, Habitability, Mars Exploration Program, ComputerSystemsOrganization_PROCESSORARCHITECTURES, 01 natural sciences, Astrobiology, ComputingMethodologies_PATTERNRECOGNITION, 0103 physical sciences, [SDU.ASTR.GA]Sciences of the Universe [physics]/Astrophysics [astro-ph]/Galactic Astrophysics [astro-ph.GA], business, 010303 astronomy & astrophysics, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Abstract

NASA is developing the MARS 2020 mission, which includes a rover that will land and operate on the surface of Mars. MARS 2020, scheduled for launch in July, 2020, is designed to conduct an assessment of Mars’ past habitability, search for potential biosignatures, demonstrate progress toward the future return of samples to Earth, and contribute to NASA’s Human Exploration and Space Technology Programs.

Published
2016
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