Scientific Preparations for Lunar Exploration with the European Lunar Lander

Abstract

This paper discusses the scientific objectives for the ESA Lunar Lander Mission, which emphasise human exploration preparatory science and introduces the model scientific payload considered as part of the on-going mission studies, in advance of a formal instrument selection.

Accepted for Publication in Planetary and Space Science 51 pages, 8 figures, 1 table

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