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Mission concepts to the outer solar system are relatively common, as planetary scientists are increasingly frustrated by our lack of knowledge of the farthest planets. , the farthest known planet, was last visited by Voyager 2 in the 1980s. Technologies have advanced a lot since that probe was launched in 1977.
Given the different requirements to study both the planet and moon, Arcanum is split into three distinct parts – an orbiter, an “orbital maneuverer,” and a lander. Let’s take a look at each one in turn.Somerville is the orbiter’s name, and its primary function is to provide a scientific platform from which to study Neptune.
But it will also serve as a communications relay for the lander system, which it will be joined to for most of its voyage to the outer solar system. The system that enables the orbital maneuvering of the lander is known as Tenzing. It will operate in two stages – first after it separates from Somerville and second after the lander disconnects.
During its first phase, its purpose is to position the lander accurately for a touchdown on Triton, using its fuel reserves and providing a power top-up to the lander itself. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here.
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