The NASA Roadmap to Ocean Worlds

• DOI: 10.1089/ast.2018.1955
• Publication Date: 2018-10-22T14:04:25Z
• Authors: Amanda R. Hendrix; Terry A. Hurford; Laura M. Barge; Michael T. Bland; Jeff S. Bowman; William Brinckerhoff; Bonnie J. Buratti; Morgan L. Cable; Julie Castillo-Rogez; Geoffrey C. Collins; Serina Diniega; Christopher R. Ge...; Alexander G. Hayes; Tori Hoehler; Sona Hosseini; Carly J.A. Howett; Alfred S. McEwen; Catherine D. Neish; Marc Neveu; Tom A. Nordheim; G. Wesley Patterson; D. Alex Patthoff; Cynthia Phillips; Alyssa Rhoden; Britney E. Schmidt; Kelsi N. Singer; Jason M. Soderblom; Steven D. Vance
• Keywords: Habitability; Enceladus; Metaverse

In this article, we summarize the work of NASA Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Roadmaps to Ocean Worlds (ROW) group. The aim group is assemble scientific framework that will guide exploration ocean worlds, and identify prioritize science objectives for worlds over next several decades. overarching goal an program as defined by ROW "identify characterize their oceans, evaluate habitability, search life, ultimately understand any life find." team supports creation studies full spectrum is, not just known such Europa but candidate Triton well. finds confirmed Enceladus, Titan, are highest priority bodies target in near term address goals. world term. A major finding study that, map out a coherent Program, significant input required from here on Earth; rigorous Research Analysis called enable some future missions be thoughtfully planned undertaken. second progress needs made area collaborations between Earth scientists extraterrestrial scientists.