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In situ analysis of Europa ices by short-range melting probes |
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| Authors: | J Biele S Ulamec M Hilchenbach NI Kömle |
| Institution: | 1. DLR (German Aerospace Center) RB-MUSC, Linder Höhe, 51147 Cologne, Germany;2. Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Max-Planck-Str. 2, 37191 Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany;3. Space Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Schmiedlstrasse 6, 8042 Graz, Austria |
| Abstract: | A key aspect for understanding the astrobiological potential of planets and moons in the Solar system is the analysis of material embedded in or underneath icy layers on the surface. In particular in case of the icy crust of Jupiters moon Europa such investigation would be of greatest interest. For a Europa lander to be launched in the 2020–2030 timeframe, we propose to use a simplified instrumented melting probe which is able to access and sample depths of a few meters without the necessity of heavy and complicated drilling equipment. |
| Keywords: | Europa Lander Sampling Melting probe Technology Instrumentation Ice Astrobiology |
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