Abstract:In-situ astrobiology missions, particularly those studying planetary bodies in the outer solar system and beyond, pose a unique challenge in terms of command, control, and communication. In addition to facing signal delays when attempting long-distance communications, many in-situ missions must also cope with long stretches of periodic signal outage during planetary nighttime during which the in-situ probe is unable to communicate with Earth-based ground control at all. Thus, relying solely upon user input to … Show more
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