Automated Payload and Instruments for Astrobiology Research Developed and Studied by German Medium-Sized Space Industry in Cooperation with European Academia
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IAC-05-A1.7.02
- Author
Dr. Wolfgang Schulte, Kayser-Threde GmbH, Germany
- Year
2005
- Abstract
Authors: W. Schulte1, S Hofer1, P. Hofmann1, H. Thiele 1, J. Toporski,2 P. Rettberg3 1 Kayser-Threde GmbH, Wolfratshauser Strasse 48, 81379 München; Germany, Phone: +49-89-72495-225, email: sw@kayser-threde.de 2 University of Kiel, Department of Geosciences and, Olshausenstrasse 40, 24098 Kiel, Germany, Phone +49 (0)431 880 2901, email jtoporski@min.uni-kiel.de 3 German Aerospace Center, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, 51170 Köln, Germany, Phone +49-2203-601-3595, email petra.rettberg@dlr.de For more than a decade Kayser-Threde has been involved in astrobiology research in partnership with a variety of scientific institutes from all over Europe. Previous projects include exobiology research facilities in low Earth orbit on retrievable carriers and onboard the Space Station. More recently, exobiology payloads for in situ experimentation on Mars have been studied under ESA contracts, e.g. the ExoMars PASTEUR Payload. These studies included work on a sample preparation and distribution systems for Martian soil samples, instrument concepts, (e.g. Life Marker Chip, Raman spectroscopy, advanced microscope systems) as well as robotic tools for astrobiology missions. Results from funded technical studies will be presented based on most recent information as available by the time of the IAC 2005. Planetary protection issues will also be addressed. Acknowledgement: The reported industrial work was funded by ESA and the German DLR.
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