MaQuIs—Concept for a Mars Quantum Gravity Mission
L. Wörner (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
B. C. Root (Astrodynamics & Space Missions)
P. Bouyer (Universiteit van Amsterdam)
C. Braxmaier (University of Ulm and Geriatric Center Ulm/Alb-DonauAgaplesion Bethesda Hospital, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
D. Dirkx (Astrodynamics & Space Missions)
J. Encarnação (Astrodynamics & Space Missions)
E. Hauber (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
H. Hussmann (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR))
undefined Karatekin (Royal Observatory of Belgium)
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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.