MaQuIs—Concept for a Mars Quantum Gravity Mission

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Authors
  • L. Wörner
  • B.C. Root
  • P. Bouyer ORCID logo
  • C. Braxmaier
  • D. Dirkx
  • J. Encarnação
  • E. Hauber
  • H. Hussmann
  • Ö. Karatekin
  • A. Koch
  • L. Kumanchik
  • F. Migliaccio
  • M. Reguzzoni
  • B. Ritter
  • M. Schilling
  • C. Schubert
  • C. Thieulot
  • W.V. Klitzing
  • O. Witasse
Publication date 12-2023
Journal Planetary and Space Science
Article number 105800
Volume | Issue number 239
Number of pages 18
Organisations
  • Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Institute of Physics (IoP) - Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute (WZI)
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.
Document type Article
Language English
Published at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2023.105800
Other links https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85176238574
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