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Mercury Lander: Planetary Mission Concept Study for the 2023-2032 Decadal Survey
Carolyn M. Ernst, Sanae Kubota, Nancy Chabot +21
As an end-member of terrestrial planet formation, Mercury holds unique clues about the original distribution of elements in the earliest stages of solar system development and how…
White Paper on the Case for Landed Mercury Science
Paul K. Byrne, David T. Blewett, Nancy L. Chabot +5
We advocate for establishing key scientific priorities for the future of Mercury exploration, including the development of specific science goals for a landed mission. We support t…
White Paper Towards a Fuller Understanding of Icy Satellite Seafloors, Interiors, and Habitability
Paul K. Byrne, Andrew J. Dombard, Catherine M. Elder +5
Icy satellites represent compelling astrobiological targets, but their rocky interiors must be better characterized. Fundamental research programs and thematic workshops promoting…