Journey to the Center of Mars - Scientific Results of the InSight Mission
Offered By: KISSCaltech via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking InSight mission to Mars in this 54-minute lecture by Dr. Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator. Delve into the mission's unique focus on the Red Planet's deep interior, a stark contrast to previous Mars explorations. Learn about the decade-long preparation, the successful landing in Elysium Planitia on November 26, 2018, and the mission's primary objectives. Discover how InSight investigates the processes of terrestrial planet formation and evolution, providing unprecedented insights into Mars' internal structure. Gain a deeper understanding of the scientific goals and outstanding results that have emerged from this pioneering endeavor to unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the Martian surface.
Syllabus
Journey to the Center of Mars - Scientific Results of the InSight Mission
Taught by
KISSCaltech
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