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Sample Collection for Investigation of Mars (SCIM): An Early Mars Sample Return Mission Through the Mars Scout Program

Laurie A. Leshin, A. S. Yen, Joseph Bomba, B. Clark, Chirold Epp, Larry J. Forney, Terry Gamber, C. A. Graves, John R. Hupp, Steven M. Jones

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The Sample Collection for Investigation of Mars (SCIM) mission is designed to: (1) make a 40 km pass through the Martian atmosphere; (2) collect dust and atmospheric gas; and (3) return the samples to Earth for analysis. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.

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Key concepts: Mars Exploration Program, Astrobiology, Atmosphere of Mars, Sample (material), Exploration of Mars, Atmosphere (unit), Martian, Mars landing