Mineralogy and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks and eolian sediments in Gale crater, Mars: A review after six Earth years of exploration with Curiosity
Abstract The Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover arrived at Mars in August 2012 with a
primary goal of characterizing the habitability of ancient and modern environments. Curiosity …
primary goal of characterizing the habitability of ancient and modern environments. Curiosity …
Mission overview and scientific contributions from the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover after eight years of surface operations
AR Vasavada - Space Science Reviews, 2022 - Springer
Abstract NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, with its Curiosity rover, has been
exploring Gale crater (5.4° S, 137.8° E) since 2012 with the goal of assessing the potential of …
exploring Gale crater (5.4° S, 137.8° E) since 2012 with the goal of assessing the potential of …
[HTML][HTML] The mineral diversity of Jezero crater: Evidence for possible lacustrine carbonates on Mars
Noachian-aged Jezero crater is the only known location on Mars where clear orbital
detections of carbonates are found in close proximity to clear fluvio-lacustrine features …
detections of carbonates are found in close proximity to clear fluvio-lacustrine features …
Sustained wet–dry cycling on early Mars
The presence of perennially wet surface environments on early Mars is well documented,,
but little is known about short-term episodicity in the early hydroclimate. Post-depositional …
but little is known about short-term episodicity in the early hydroclimate. Post-depositional …
Brine-driven destruction of clay minerals in Gale crater, Mars
Mars' sedimentary rock record preserves information on geological (and potential
astrobiological) processes that occurred on the planet billions of years ago. The Curiosity …
astrobiological) processes that occurred on the planet billions of years ago. The Curiosity …
Mineralogy of Vera Rubin ridge from the Mars science laboratory CheMin instrument
Vera Rubin ridge (VRR) is an erosion‐resistant feature on the northwestern slope of Mount
Sharp in Gale crater, Mars, and orbital visible/shortwave infrared measurements indicate it …
Sharp in Gale crater, Mars, and orbital visible/shortwave infrared measurements indicate it …
Mars Science Laboratory CheMin data from the Glen Torridon region and the significance of lake‐groundwater interactions in interpreting mineralogy and sedimentary …
Abstract The Glen Torridon (GT) region in Gale crater, Mars is a region with strong clay
mineral signatures inferred from orbital spectroscopy. The CheMin X‐ray diffraction (XRD) …
mineral signatures inferred from orbital spectroscopy. The CheMin X‐ray diffraction (XRD) …
An interval of high salinity in ancient Gale crater lake on Mars
Precipitated minerals, including salts, are primary tracers of atmospheric conditions and
water chemistry in lake basins. Ongoing in situ exploration by the Curiosity rover of …
water chemistry in lake basins. Ongoing in situ exploration by the Curiosity rover of …
Evidence for a Diagenetic Origin of Vera Rubin Ridge, Gale Crater, Mars: Summary and Synthesis of Curiosity's Exploration Campaign
This paper provides an overview of the Curiosity rover's exploration at Vera Rubin ridge
(VRR) and summarizes the science results. VRR is a distinct geomorphic feature on lower …
(VRR) and summarizes the science results. VRR is a distinct geomorphic feature on lower …
Clay minerals on Mars: An up-to-date review with future perspectives
Clay minerals, or analogously phyllosilicates, are some of the most astonishing minerals
ever discovered on Mars due to their roles as indicators of water-rock interaction. Their …
ever discovered on Mars due to their roles as indicators of water-rock interaction. Their …