Monday Dec 02, 2024

CubeSat Innovation: Mapping Phobos for Mars Missions

Explore the groundbreaking Perseus mission, a CubeSat-based initiative aiming to map Phobos, Mars' intriguing moon, as a potential staging base for future human landings. Discover how this cost-effective approach could revolutionize space exploration. Plus, learn about the Mars 2020 Perseverance mission's collaboration with Kutztown University, inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals through NASA's Here to Observe program. Join us as we delve into these exciting developments in the quest to explore Mars and its moons.

Sources:
https://www.universetoday.com/169950/a-cubesat-mission-to-phobos-could-map-staging-bases-for-a-mars-landing/
https://science.nasa.gov/blog/mars-2020-perseverance-joins-nasas-here-to-observe-program/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:35) A CubeSat Mission to Phobos Could Map Staging Bases for a Mars Landing
(00:03:34) Mars 2020 Perseverance Joins NASA’s Here to Observe Program

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