A novel interpretation of Raman spectra will help the 2020 Mars rover select rocks to study for signs of life
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 08:01
in Astronomy & Space
In 2020, NASA plans to launch a new Mars rover that will be tasked with probing a region of the planet scientists believe could hold remnants of ancient microbial life. The rover will collect samples of rocks and soil, and store them on the Martian surface; the samples would be returned to Earth sometime in the distant future so that scientists can meticulously analyze the samples for signs of present or former extraterrestrial life.