The Case for a Titan Geophysical Network Mission

Author(s):

Ralph Lorenz

Co-Author(s):

Terry Hurford, Bruce Bills, Frank Sohl, James Roberts, Christophe Sotin, Hauke Hussmann

Panel Selection:

Satellites: Galilean satellites, Titan, and the other satellites of the giant planets.

Institution:

Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory

Notes the science value of a network of small inexpensive landers focussed on Titan geophysics and that if appropriate radioisotope sources are available, this mission could be affordable under New Frontiers.

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