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Architectures and Technologies for a Space Telescope for Solar System Science
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Sayanagi, Kunio M.; Young, Cindy L.; Bowman, Lynn; Pitman, Joseph; Naasz, Bo; Meinke, Bonnie; Becker, Tracy; Bell, Jim; Cartwright, Richard; Chanover, Nancy; Clarke, John; Colwell, Joshua; Curry, Shannon; de Pater, Imke; Delory, Gregory; Feaga, Lori; Fletcher, Leigh N.; Greathouse, Thomas; Hendrix, Amanda; Holler, Bryan J.; Holsclaw, Gregory; Jessup, Kandis L.; Kelley, Michael S. P.; Lillis, Robert; Lopes, Rosaly M. C.; Luhmann, Janet; MacDonnell, David; Marchis, Franck; McGrath, Melissa; Milam, Stephanie; Peralta, Javier; Poston, Michael J.; Retherford, Kurt; Schneider, Nicholas; Siegmund, Oswald; Spencer, John; Vervack Jr., Ronald J.; Vilas, Faith; Wishnow, Edward; Wong, Michael H.
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Abstract
We advocate for a mission concept study for a space telescope dedicated to solar system science in Earth orbit. Such a study was recommended by the Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science (CAPS) report "Getting Ready for the Next Planetary Science Decadal Survey." The Mid-Decadal Review also recommended NASA to assess the role and value of space telescopes for planetary science. The need for high-resolution, UV-Visible capabilities is especially acute for planetary science with the impending end of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST); however, NASA has not funded a planetary telescope concept study, and the need to assess its value remains. Here, we present potential design options that should be explored to inform the decadal survey.
Comment: Whitepaper submitted to Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey
Comment: Whitepaper submitted to Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey