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Summary
Technologies of Broad Benefit
In-situ Exploration and Sample Return
Science Instruments
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Entry, Descent, and Landing
Mobility
Severe Environments
Sample Return
Planetary Protection
In-situ Exploration and Sample Return
Entry, Descent, and Landing:
for ensuring precise and safe landings
Autonomous Planetary Mobility:
for enabling the rovers to make decisions and avoid hazards on their own
Technologies for Severe Environments:
for making systems robust enough to handle extreme conditions in space and on Mars
Planetary Protection Technologies:
for cleaning and sterilizing spacecraft and handling soil, rock, and atmospheric samples
