In-situ exploration of Mars using rover systems

This paper will describe a NASA/JPL rover system that has been focused on developing technologies required for the in-situ exploration of Mars. In particular, JPL has been developing a class of rovers that carrry significant payloads that address geological exploration and discovery along with the ability to acquire samples from soils and rocks.

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