Biology
Scientific paper
Jul 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000came.work..204m&link_type=abstract
Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration, p. 204
Biology
Mars Atmosphere, Atmospheric Composition, Exobiology, Mars (Planet), Soils, Mission Planning, Fossils, Isotopes, Trace Elements, Technology Utilization
Scientific paper
In response to the question 'what to do next' at Mars we explore the value of a high precision in situ measurement of isotopic and trace gas constituents in the atmosphere combined with a similar analysis of gas extracted from near surface rocks and soils. The scientific goals are to advance our understanding of the evolution of the Martian atmosphere and to search for fossils of past geochemical conditions. One element of this program that ties directly to the goals of the Astrobiology Program will be a sensitive search for simple or complex organic molecules contained in the atmosphere and in the solid phase. The broad chemical and isotopic analysis planned insures that a highly successful program will be carried out even if no organics are detected. We will demonstrate that the technology to carry out this Program is presently in hand.
Atreya Sushil K.
Gorevan Stephan
Jones Jason J.
Mahaffy Paul R.
Niemann Hasso B.
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