Abstract: The Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument on board the Curiosity Rover has detected high…
Author: New NASA STI
NASA Mars Science Laboratory Rover
Abstract: Since August 2012, the NASA Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover Curiosity has been operating on…
Oxygen Depletion on the Surface of Mercury: Evidence of Silicon Smelting?
Abstract: The MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft collected data that provided important…
Partitioning of F and Cl Between Apatite and a Synthetic Shergottite Liquid (QUE 94201) at 4 Gpa from 1300 TO 1500 C
Abstract: Apatite [Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)] is present in a wide range of planetary materials. Due to the presence…
Determination of Trace and Volatile Element Abundance Systematics of Lunar Pyroclastic Glasses 74220 and 15426 Using LA-ICP-MS
Abstract: Since their recognition as pyroclastic glasses generated by volcanic fire fountaining on the Moon, 74220…
The Role of KREEP in the Production of Mg-Suite Magmas and Its Influence on the Extent of Mg-Suite Magmatism in the Lunar Crust
Abstract: The lunar magnesian-suite, or Mg-suite, is a series of ancient plutonic rocks from the lunar…
Reassessing the Formation of CK7 Northwest Africa (NWA) 8186
Abstract: The classification of meteorites is commonly determined using isotopes, modal mineralogy, and bulk compositions [1].…
Pulmonary Inflammatory Responses To Acute Meteorite Dust Exposures – Implications For Human Space Exploration
Abstract: The previous manned missions to the Moon represent milestones of human ingenuity, perseverance, and intellectual…
X-Ray Computed Tomography: The First Step in Mars Sample Return Processing
Abstract: The Mars 2020 rover mission will collect and cache samples from the martian surface for…