The Far-Infrared Surveyor Mission Study: Paper I, the Genesis


Abstract in English

This paper describes the beginning of the Far-Infrared Surveyor mission study for NASAs Astrophysics Decadal 2020. We describe the scope of the study, and the open process approach of the Science and Technology Definition Team. We are currently developing the science cases and provide some preliminary highlights here. We note key areas for technological innovation and improvements necessary to make a Far-Infrared Surveyor mission a reality.

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