Rapid Response Today - Comet Interceptor
Offered By: KISSCaltech via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the cutting-edge Comet Interceptor mission in this informative conference talk by Geraint Jones from University College London. Delve into the factors that led to Europe funding this groundbreaking project and uncover valuable lessons from the process. Examine the architectural decisions shaping Comet Interceptor's current form, its limitations, and potential future improvements for rapid response missions. Gain insights into the mission's scientific instruments and objectives, while understanding how rapid response is being implemented in this pioneering endeavor. Learn about the mission's significance in studying Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), Interstellar Objects (ISOs), and Long-Period Comets (LPCs) as part of the Keck Institute for Space Studies' short course on enabling fast response missions.
Syllabus
Rapid Response Today - Comet Interceptor
Taught by
KISSCaltech
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