A Study on Mars Probe Failures
Abstract
The long term dreams to approach Mars requires numerous spacecraft attempts for exploration as well as to understand the perception of the red planet. Before launching a mission, the space probe undergoes critical ground testing and effective preparation. Though probes were carefully tested and validated, many experiences temporary or permanent setbacks prior to their final state of mission accomplishment, resulting in the failure of the mission. In order to figure out the problems concerning probe malfunction or failure, we conducted a study on failed Mars probes that are launched between 1960 to 2020. The probes were characterized to determine various modes of failure and their impact on the missions. The results of our study from past probes showed effective integration and testing, sterling fabrication and validation of space probes, adequate software design, feasible recovery options, and novel guidance to probe computers and communication systems.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2104.00112,
title = {A Study on Mars Probe Failures},
author = {Malaya Kumar Biswal M and Ramesh Naidu Annavarapu},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2104.00112},
year = {2021}
}
Comments
This Paper was presented at AIAA 2021 SciTech Forum with Session: Systems Engineering VII. Paper ID - AIAA 2021-1158