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The Mars Science Laboratory mission is derived from NASA’s strategic vision for Mars, called the Mars Exploration Program. It is the product of the consultation by NASA scientists with American and international scientists who are active in the analysis and design of observational instruments that supplement the results of previous missions.
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Byrne, C.J. (2020). The Mars Science Laboratory Mission. In: Travels with Curiosity. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53805-7_1
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