The G.I.E.C. Space The G.I.E.C. Space ProbeProbe

Ganymede, Io, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Europa, and Callistoand Callisto

By Jason Hunyar

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Purpose of the MissionPurpose of the Mission Scientists believe there could be water

on Jupiter’s main moons. Scientist know that when there is

water, there is a high chance of possible life.

The importance of finding water in other bodies is that we might be able to colonize on them.

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Mission DescriptionMission Description

It is a rocket capable of deploying four probes onto most planets or bodies.

The probes are each able to be operated from Earth, and they will constantly report back important information.

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Best LocationBest Location The most valuable place to send these probes

would be to the four main moons of Jupiter. They can land on the surface of the moons, no

matter what terrain. The probes would be on the poles of the moons,

the most likely place for water to be found. The main rocket would be in orbit around these

moons, staying at each one for about two weeks, providing an overhead view.

How SoonHow Soon The earliest the rocket could be launched

is in 10-15 years. The trip to Jupiter takes around 6 months,

and then the probes would deploy and take about a week to get to the moons.

The probes are designed to send back information as soon as they land.

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InstrumentationInstrumentation The main probe (the one that deployed the

four smaller ones), is equipped with a high-tech infrared and ultraviolet camera, so it could see in other wavelengths, through possible ice.

Each of the small probes would be equipped with a drill. The drill would have a camera on its tip so that we could see everything that the drill is passing through.

The drill would suck up anything it finds, and other analyzing equipment will process and store the samples.

ConclusionConclusion

The main mission of the G.I.E.C. Space Probe is to have four separate chances to find water so that we, humans, might be able to find places for future colonization.