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The bering small vehicle asteroid mission concept.

Rene Michelsen1, Anja Andersen, Henning Haack

  • 1Astronomical Observatory, University of Copenhagen, Juliane Maries Vej 30, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. rene@astro.ku.dk

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|June 29, 2004
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Summary

This study introduces a novel space mission concept for asteroid research, aiming to map asteroid size, flux, and taxonomy distributions more comprehensively than current methods allow.

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Area of Science:

  • Planetary Science
  • Astronomy
  • Space Mission Design

Background:

  • Traditional asteroid studies rely on Earth-based telescopes, limiting resolution and sample size.
  • Current space missions offer detailed data but are restricted to a few select targets.
  • A gap exists between high-resolution data and broad statistical analysis of asteroid populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a space mission concept for comprehensive asteroid characterization.
  • To overcome limitations of current remote sensing and dedicated mission approaches.
  • To map asteroid flux, size, and taxonomy distributions, focusing on main belt objects and near-Earth asteroids.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advanced instrumentation and onboard autonomy for autonomous asteroid observation.

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  • Designing a mission profile capable of surveying diverse asteroid populations.
  • Integrating multi-faceted sensing capabilities for detailed surface and orbital analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed mission concept addresses the resolution-distance and statistics-DeltaV trade-offs.
    • It enables mapping of asteroid distributions beyond current observational capabilities.
    • The mission profile is adaptable for both main belt and near-Earth object surveys.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed space mission concept offers a viable solution for advancing asteroid science.
    • It promises to significantly enhance our understanding of asteroid populations and their evolution.
    • This approach paves the way for more efficient and statistically relevant asteroid exploration.