Mars 96 small station biological decontamination

Debus, A.; Runavot, J.; Rogovski, G.; Bogomolov, V. V.; Khamidullina, N. M.; Darbord, J.C.; Plombin, B.J.; Trofimov, V. I.; Ivanov, Mikhail

doi:10.1016/s0273-1177(98)00033-7

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“…The Mars '96 orbiter did not need any implementation of sterilization procedures because the probability of spacecraft crash did not exceed 10 À5 and its orbit was in accordance with quarantine requirements (orbit lifetime with 0.9999 confidence for the first 20 years and 0.95 confidence during the next 20 years). For the Mars '96 small stations, different methods were used and especially for the French and Finnish payload, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization was applied [34].…”

Section: History Of Contamination Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mars Through the Looking Glass: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Forward and Backward Contamination

Goh

2003

54th International Astronautical Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, the International Academy of Astronaut

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The exploration of the planet Mars represents a significant milestone in humanity's exploration of the Universe. In the quest to better explore and understand Mars, issues of forward and backward contamination are particularly pertinent. This paper provides an interdisciplinary analysis of forward and backward contamination. Its substantive material reflects the scientific and technical concerns through the looking glass of legal and policy issues, and vice versa. The paper critically surveys contamination issues of current, nascent and proposed Mars missions from a scientific viewpoint. It then makes a comparative review of legal and policy mechanisms designed to protect against such contamination. It draws cross-linkages between the sciences and the law in this area. The paper then delineates a suggested interdisciplinary framework to protect against forward and backward contamination. This framework is based on cooperation between the various nations undertaking Mars missions, as well as between the various fields of expertise. It highlights the importance of an interdisciplinary overview in the implementation of measures protecting against forward and backward contamination. Strategies on the implementation of these measures are also outlined.

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Section: History Of Contamination Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mars Through the Looking Glass: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Forward and Backward Contamination

Goh

2003

54th International Astronautical Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, the International Academy of Astronaut

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“…Both completely prevented microbial growth on a dusty sheet metal and significantly inhibited growth on wallpaper. Debus et al (1998) describe a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization procedure to decontaminate Mars 96 small station landers.…”

Section: Initiation Of Investigationsmentioning

confidence: 99%