The design philosophy of the Phobos-Grunt space vehicle

This paper covers the main features of Russia’s Phobos-Grunt space mission, whose primary goal is to return soil samples from the Martian satellite Phobos. The mission scenario, major design solutions, and evolution of the project throughout its development are described.

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Published in:Solar system research 2012-12, Vol.46 (7), p.493-497
Main Author: Martynov, M. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Design of experiments
Observations and Techniques
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Planetology
Space exploration
Spacecraft
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Summary:This paper covers the main features of Russia’s Phobos-Grunt space mission, whose primary goal is to return soil samples from the Martian satellite Phobos. The mission scenario, major design solutions, and evolution of the project throughout its development are described.
ISSN:0038-0946
1608-3423
DOI:10.1134/S0038094612070179