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TPS for Outer Planets

Venkatapathy, Ethiraj·Ellerby, D.·Gage, P.·Gasch, M.·Hwang, H.·Prabhu, D.·Stackpoole, M.·Wercinski, Paul
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This invited talk will provide an assessment of the TPS needs for Outer Planet In-situ missions to destinations with atmosphere. The talk will outline the drivers for TPS from destination, science, mission architecture and entry environment. An assessment of the readiness of the TPS, both currently available and under development, for Saturn, Titan, Uranus and Neptune are provided. The challenges related to sustainability of the TPS for future missions are discussed.

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Venkatapathy, Ethiraj, Ellerby, D., Gage, P., Gasch, M., Hwang, H., Prabhu, D., Stackpoole, M., Wercinski, Paul. 2018-02-23. TPS for Outer Planets. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20180001483

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