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Abstract:

For MCO and MPL, mission scientists were not active participants in making critical decisions throughout the mission design and operations phases. Involvement of scientists throughout the project life cycle as full partners in project development and operations makes a significant contribution to overall mission success. Ensure that a detailed mission science plan, tools, and necessary support are in place, and full operations training of the science team (including contingencies) has been completed, prior to any science data collection activities (e.g., planetary encounters, landings, etc.).