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Major Planetary Science and Astrobiology Missions Are Not Realized by Existing Government Space Agencies

Some of the most important planetary science and astrobiology missions remain unrealized by traditional government agencies like NASA. Alternative, independent initiatives are needed to explore these high-priority scientific questions.

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Independent Planetary Missions

Develop and launch independent planetary science missions to explore key astrobiological questions. Relying solely on traditional government agencies like NASA unnecessarily limits planetary science and astrobiology research.
  • Transmissive H2O Reconnaissance Sounder, TH2OR – A Compact Time-Domain Electromagnetic Instrument for Groundwater Detection
    Initiative
  • Lost Cost Science Mission Concepts for Mars Exploration
    Whitepapers and Essays
  • NASA to support initial studies of privately funded Enceladus mission
    Whitepapers and Essays