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Mission payload(If you want more details, follow this link)
The strawman instrument payload proposed here provides a strong set of crosscutting complementary observational capabilities, as determined by our traceability matrix. Cameras, spectrometers, magnetometers, radar, radio science, seismometers, organic matter and surface composition analyzers, and a host of new conceptual instruments will scan all spectral ranges and return data of high level of detail and quality. The combination of orbiter and in-situ elements provides opportunities for both large and small payloads, engaging a potentially wider community of instrument providers from a variety of member states. The heritage of previously successful missions such as Cassini-Huygens and new ones currently under study (such as ExoMars, etc) will be extremely beneficial to the definition of the technological feasibility and maturity of the proposed concept.
Our proposal identifies key science and technological issues (more details) to be studied. The orbiter would use RTGs for its electricity although solar panel technologies will be explored. Integrated instrument packages will be pursued to optimize instrument and spacecraft resources. Mission operations will be simplified and duty cycling strategies used in order to reduce required spacecraft resources and thus reduce mission cost. The mission's relatively low radiation environment will enable the use of miniaturization techniques while preserving functionality. With regard to Technology Development Plan (TDP) aeroshell, RTG, balloon, penetrators and miniaturization will be given highest priorities.
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