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The Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer (MOMA) Instrument: Characterization of Organic Material in Martian Sediments

Caroline Freissinet
Uwe J. Meierhenrich
Cyril Szopa

Abstract

The Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer (MOMA) instrument onboard the ESA/Roscosmos ExoMars rover (to launch in July, 2020) will analyze volatile and refractory organic compounds in martian surface and subsurface sediments. In this study, we describe the design, current status of development, and analytical capabilities of the instrument. Data acquired on preliminary MOMA flight-like hardware and experimental setups are also presented, illustrating their contribution to the overall science return of the mission.
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insu-01575458 , version 1 (20-08-2017)

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Fred Goesmann, William B. Brinckerhoff, François Raulin, Walter Goetz, Ryan M. Danell, et al.. The Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer (MOMA) Instrument: Characterization of Organic Material in Martian Sediments. Astrobiology, 2017, 17 (6-7), pp.655-685. ⟨10.1089/ast.2016.1551⟩. ⟨insu-01575458⟩
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