This comprehensive study delves into the significance of asteroid research and proposes a
systematic classification consisting of seven distinct categories. Initially, a concise definition …

Discovery of water in lunar samples and on the lunar surface has opened a new chapter in
lunar exploration. In addition to their potential utility, water and other volatile compounds can …

Propulsion is a critical subsystem of many spacecraft,,–. For efficient propellant usage,
electric propulsion systems based on the electrostatic acceleration of ions formed during …

Studies of the dwarf planet (1) Ceres using ground-based and orbiting telescopes have
concluded that its closest meteoritic analogues are the volatile-rich CI and CM …

Context. Until recently, the 3D shape, and therefore density (when combining the volume
estimate with available mass estimates), and surface topography of the vast majority of the …

The 'snowline'conventionally divides Solar System objects into dry bodies, ranging out to the
main asteroid belt, and icy bodies beyond the belt. Models suggest that some of the icy …

In this work we identify spectral similarities between asteroids and meteorites. Using spectral
features such as absorption bands and spectral curvature, we identify spectral matches …

INTRODUCTION The surface of the dwarf planet Ceres is known to host phyllosilicate
minerals, but their distribution and origin have not previously been determined …

The heat transfer and phase change processes of cryogenic liquid hydrogen (LH 2) in the
tank have an important influence on the working performance of the liquid hydrogen-liquid …

Vesta's surface is characterized by abundant impact craters, some with preserved ejecta
blankets, large troughs extending around the equatorial region, enigmatic dark material, and …