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Experimental Validation of Melt Probe Models for the Exploration of Ocean Worlds
… the design and the experimental results of probes that use melting as the descent mechanism in cryogenic (79 K) vacuum ice. The probes are designed to monitor power, temperature, and descent depth and speed. The melt probes are initially operated in vacuum with internal tether spools, …
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Development of a Value System and Mission Architecture for the Exploration of the Oceans of Europa
Of all of the bodies in the solar system, Europa is perhaps the most enticing. Based on several lines of evidence, Europa, a moon of Jupiter, is believed to have an ocean of liquid water beneath several kilometers of ice. This ocean is likely in contact with Europa's rocky core, making Europa's …