Mark Adler

We'll have to wait and see what the results and lessons learned from the Genesis mishap reviews are to see read more

We'll have to wait and see what the results and lessons learned from the Genesis mishap reviews are to see how they will affect Mars Sample Return designs.

It is clear, though, that the Genesis experience bolsters the previous conclusion that an MSR entry vehicle must be designed read more

It is clear, though, that the Genesis experience bolsters the previous conclusion that an MSR entry vehicle must be designed to maintain containment of the samples in the event that a parachute or any other entry, descent, and landing deployment or actuation fails,

We always hope. So far we've been OK.

We always hope. So far we've been OK.

The samples of Martian rock and soil would be in a container designed to withstand the impact and maintain its read more

The samples of Martian rock and soil would be in a container designed to withstand the impact and maintain its integrity as well as the integrity of the samples.

It is clear, though, that the Genesis experience bolsters the previous conclusion that an MSR entry vehicle must be designed read more

It is clear, though, that the Genesis experience bolsters the previous conclusion that an MSR entry vehicle must be designed to maintain containment of the samples in the event that a parachute or any other entry, descent, and landing deployment or actuation fails.