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A two-dimensional lander proposed by NASA for exploration of planets
According to the report of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on the 1st, NASA approved the development of a flat lander called "two-dimensional planetary surface lander", which is equivalent to a small carpet. If this development plan is put into effect, this lander will land on the outer planet in the near future.
NASA’s innovative advanced concept plan has selected a total of 12 proposals. The 2D planetary surfacer is one of them. NASA will provide start-up funds to put the development plan into practice. These proposals were selected because they can change the face of future space exploration missions, allowing scientists to acquire new exploration capabilities or improve current exploration methods.
Dr. Hamid Hemati, chief researcher of the 2D Planet Surface Lander Project, and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, stated that the lander is like a flying carpet with flat and soft and flexible electronic components on both sides. He said: “This will be a brand new lander. The current size of the detectors landing on Mars is equivalent to a car. They are very expensive detection equipment and have only one chance to land. The cost of space exploration missions is millions. In the US dollar, task managers will avoid landing in areas where the detectors are more interesting in some geological features because of the greater risks. The Lander we propose is a flat design with a low cost and can deploy 50 or 100 at a time, allowing them to Landing on the surface of the planet or asteroid. Even if you lose something, it's okay. Others can continue to perform exploration missions. The risk of this type of exploration is small."
Two-dimensional planet surface landers are inexpensive and can be mass-produced. They can carry a series of sensors, power generation devices, aerospace electronics and communications equipment in a “printing†manner. Hematdi said: “The solar panels used in this lander are flat and can be bent at the same time. So are the equipment and scientific instruments. This technology is continuously improving, and smart phones, netbooks and notebooks are all using soft and bendable. Electronic components.This lander can carry a range of devices and equipment, such as on-chip laboratories."
The two-dimensional planetary surface lander can be placed in bulk over the target by the spacecraft and finally landed on the ground. They do not need to install any propulsion devices, navigation equipment or complex entry, landing and landing systems. Hematdi said: "This is a different way to explore other objects in the solar system. We are studying the structure of this lander to explore the possibility of performing various tasks, such as landing Europa' Europa'. We also hope that they can reach Mars."
Currently, the research team needs to conduct in-depth studies to find ways to allow a safe landing of a two-dimensional planetary surfacer. In addition, they also need to have tenacious vitality, able to deal with a variety of temperature and radiation tests. Hematdi said: "This is an idea with futuristic colors. We haven't studied all the details. This kind of lander is theoretically feasible. Whether it can be feasible in reality requires further research." (xiaowen)
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