Led by Arizona State University with support from Lockheed Martin Space, the MILO Institute was founded to meet the needs of groups with interests in Space.
Led by Arizona State University and partners Lockheed Martin Space, the MILO Institute was founded to meet the needs of groups with interests in Space.
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Inaugural Mission : NeoShare
Inaugural Mission : NeoShare
There are 17,800 identified Near Earth Objects. Only 8 have been investigated. 300 have potentially dangerous implications for earth.
Some of these NEOs could have unique science and origins, what can we learn or prevent with closer inspection?
Our Mission Objectives
in sending probes and missions to these NEOs is to Increase the number of up-close investigations and to Determine the origins and evolution of these NEOs, terrestrial planets and our solar system. We also seek to better inform Planetary Defense from our study of these NEO’s.
in sending probes and missions to these NEOs is to Increase the number of up-close investigations and to Determine the origins and evolution of these NEOs, terrestrial planets and our solar system. We also seek to better inform Planetary Defense from our study of these NEO’s.
The Plan
To launch a cluster of CubeSAT and SmallSAT Encounter Vehicles (EVs) and place into orbit or maneuver to 1-15 NEOs for up-close observation.
To launch a cluster of CubeSAT and SmallSAT Encounter Vehicles (EVs) and place into orbit or maneuver to 1-15 NEOs for up-close observation.
Data Collection:
- Improved Geologic Understanding of NEO (color, shape, density…)
- Key Object Characterization Analysis (NASDSPS)
- NEO Composition and Planet Evolution (mineralogy, structure..)
- Similarities and Connections of NEOs and Existing found Meteorites
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Contact Info
781 E. Terrace Road
Room 632
Tempe, AZ 85287-6004
PO Box 876004 Tempe, AZ
85287-6004
Phone: 480.727.2153
Fax: 480.965.8102
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