Dataset
Mission Phases Dataset
The generic lifecycle stages of a small-body mission, from launch and cruise to return and reentry.
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- Version
- 1.0.0
- Entities
- 5
- Last generated
- 2026-06-29
- License
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Checksum
- — (published at release)
Sample (5 of 5)
| Name | Type | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Approach & Characterization | Mission phase | mission_phase:approach-and-characterization |
| Launch & Cruise | Mission phase | mission_phase:launch-and-cruise |
| Proximity Operations | Mission phase | mission_phase:proximity-operations |
| Return & Reentry | Mission phase | mission_phase:return-and-reentry |
| Surface Operations & Sampling | Mission phase | mission_phase:surface-operations |
Source references
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.
- ESAEuropean Space Agency
European missions, observatories, and space science imagery.