Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP260104876]
Researchers:
A/Prof Nicholas Timms
(Chief Investigator)
,
David W. Saxey
(Chief Investigator)
,
Fred Jourdan
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Philip Bland
(Chief Investigator)
,
William D.A. Rickard
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Unlocking Solar System Secrets from Asteroid Sample Return Missions. Analysis of priceless asteroid material from sample return missions will provide new insights into the origin and evolution of our solar system. This project will translate high level mission science team membership into full participation at the forefront of sample analysis, furthering Australian standing in this multi-billion-dollar global\neffort. Quantitative petrological and geochemical analysis of pristine samples returned from three asteroids will elucidate primordial and interstellar processes. Petrophysical analysis will inform planetary defence and exploration strategies. This project provides inspiration for- and training of Australia’s next generation of scientists in the current golden age of space and planetary exploration.
Funding Amount $577,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP260104876
- ARC : DP260104876