Sarinya Paisarnsombat

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Sarinya Paisarnsombat is a planetary scientist whose research focuses on robotic exploration and sample return mission concepts for the Moon and other celestial bodies. Her most cited work, "Analyses of robotic traverses and sample sites in the Schrödinger basin for the HERACLES human-assisted sample return mission concept" (2016, 27 citations), demonstrates her expertise in mission planning and geological analysis. This study evaluates potential robotic traverses and sample collection sites within the Schrödinger basin, a key target for understanding lunar impact processes and volcanic history. Her contributions are vital to the HERACLES concept, an international collaboration aimed at returning lunar samples to Earth. By integrating robotic and human exploration strategies, Paisarnsombat helps bridge the gap between remote sensing and in-situ analysis. Her work has implications for future Artemis missions and beyond, offering insights into how robotic precursors can optimize human exploration. With a focus on high-priority landing sites, she advances our ability to select scientifically valuable samples from challenging terrains. Paisarnsombat’s research underscores the importance of detailed traverse planning in achieving mission success, making her a key figure in planetary exploration and sample return science.

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   Analyses of robotic traverses and sample sites in the Schrödinger basin for the HERACLES human-assisted sample return mission concept

   27 citations · 2016

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