NASA NTRS · 20190026831
BiBlade Sampling Tool Validation for Comet Surface Environments
Abstract
The BiBlade sampling chain was developed for use in a potential Comet Surface Sample Return mission. Following prior versions of the sampling tool, a new tool was developed and validated to TRL 6. Sample acquisition testing was performed across a range of comet simulants and operational conditions. Tool operation was validated in a thermal-vacuum chamber. The end-to-end sampling chain was validated including sampling, sample measurement, and sample transfer. The sampling system is now ready for flight implementation.
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Backes, Paul, Moreland, Scott, Rehnmark, Fredrik, Badescu, Mircea, Zacny, Kris, Wei, Robert, Adams, Grayson, Toda, Risaku, Vieira, Peter, Carey, Elizabeth, Krylo, Robert, Bailey, Erik, Seubert, Carl, Conway, Dylan, Aaron, Seth, Manohara, Harish, Peters, Gregory, Mongelli, Marco, Riccobono, Dario. 2017-03-04. BiBlade Sampling Tool Validation for Comet Surface Environments. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20190026831
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