The case for planetary sample return missions - Origin and evolution of the moon and its environment

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/89EO00356· OSTI ID:6257215

Ryder, G; Spudis, P D; Taylor, G J ^[1]

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1. Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX (USA) USGS, Flagstaff, AZ (USA) New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque (USA)

The most important questions concerning the origin and evolution of the moon and its environment are reviewed, and the ways that studying lunar samples could help answer them, are discussed. Recommendations are made about methods for obtaining samples and the best lunar sites for obtaining them using simple, unmanned sample returners. Lunar geologic field sites that require intensive field work with human interaction are also considered. 16 refs.

• OSTI ID: 6257215
• Journal Information: EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union; (USA), Vol. 70; ISSN 0096-3941
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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