MaQuIs—Concept for a Mars Quantum Gravity Mission

Journal article (2023)

Authors

L. Wörner Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)
B.C. Root Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering
P. Bouyer Universiteit van Amsterdam
C. Braxmaier Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), University of Ulm and Geriatric Center Ulm/Alb-DonauAgaplesion Bethesda Hospital
D. Dirkx Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering
J. De Teixeira Da Encarnação Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering
E. Hauber Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)
H. Hussmann Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)
undefined Karatekin Karatekin Royal Observatory of Belgium
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Research Group
Astrodynamics & Space Missions (Aerospace Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 L. Wörner, B.C. Root, P. Bouyer, C. Braxmaier, D. Dirkx, J. De Teixeira Da Encarnação, E. Hauber, H. Hussmann, Karatekin, More Authors
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2023.105800
Water Geodesy Gravimetry Quantum technologies Cold atom research Martian lithosphere
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Department

Space Engineering

Research Group

Astrodynamics & Space Missions

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the concept of a dedicated gravity field mission for the planet Mars, the Mars Quantum Gravity Mission (MaQuIs). The mission is targeted at improving the data on the gravitational field of Mars, enabling studies on planetary dynamics, seasonal changes, and subsurface water reservoirs. MaQuIs follows well known mission scenarios, currently deployed for Earth, and includes state-of-the-art quantum technologies to enhance the gained scientific signal.