MOMA mass spectrometer
E1021893
The MOMA mass spectrometer is a key analytical instrument on the Rosalind Franklin rover designed to detect and characterize organic molecules on Mars in the search for past or present life.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer | 0 |
| Rosalind Franklin rover | 0 |
| Rosalind Franklin rover drill | 0 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
analytical instrument
ⓘ
scientific payload ⓘ spaceborne mass spectrometer ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MOMA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| analyzes | solid samples from Martian subsurface ⓘ |
| capableOf |
analysis of refractory organic compounds
ⓘ
analysis of volatile organic compounds ⓘ drilling up to 2 meters below Martian surface ⓘ high-sensitivity detection of organics ⓘ isotopic measurements of selected species ⓘ |
| collaboration | NASA–ESA joint instrument ⓘ |
| designedFor |
astrobiology investigations
ⓘ
characterization of organic molecules on Mars ⓘ detection of organic molecules on Mars ⓘ search for past life on Mars ⓘ search for present life on Mars ⓘ |
| developedBy |
European partners
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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research NERFINISHED ⓘ NASA Goddard Space Flight Center NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedFor |
European Space Agency
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Roscosmos and ESA ExoMars mission ⓘ |
| hasSubsystem |
gas chromatograph
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laser desorption ion source ⓘ linear ion trap mass analyzer ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Rosalind Franklin rover analytical laboratory drawer ⓘ |
| massConstraint | designed for low-mass payload requirements ⓘ |
| mission | ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatesOn | Martian surface ⓘ |
| operationalEnvironment |
low-pressure Martian atmosphere
ⓘ
planetary protection–constrained environment ⓘ |
| partOf |
ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover
NERFINISHED
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ExoMars programme NERFINISHED ⓘ Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer NERFINISHED ⓘ Rosalind Franklin rover payload ⓘ |
| powerConstraint | designed for low-power operation ⓘ |
| receivesSamplesFrom | Rosalind Franklin rover drill NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
in situ planetary surface analysis
ⓘ
search for habitability on Mars ⓘ |
| scientificGoal |
constrain preservation of organics in Martian subsurface
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determine composition of Martian organic inventory ⓘ distinguish biotic from abiotic organic chemistry ⓘ identify molecular biosignatures ⓘ |
| targetBody | Mars NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
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laser desorption mass spectrometry ⓘ mass spectrometry ⓘ pyrolysis–gas chromatography ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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