Whitepaper #172 in the Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) 2024-2033. Main topics: basic research. Additional topics: outer heliosphere; space-based missions/projects; emerging opportunities.
by Philip Horzempa
Published onJul 31, 2023
Rigel Exoplanet Geologist
The Rigel probe will be sent to explore the surface of an exoplanet in a neighboring star system. It will be a robotic geologist. This paper outlines the challenges and promise of such a project.
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