The past fifteen years of orbital infrared spectroscopy and in situ exploration have led to a
new understanding of the composition and history of Mars. Globally, Mars has a basaltic …

Abstract The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) on 2001 Mars Odyssey will
investigate the surface mineralogy and physical properties of Mars using multi-spectral …

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 …

The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) is a hyperspectral
imager on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft. CRISM consists of three …

Imaging spectroscopy is a tool that can be used to spectrally identify and spatially map
materials based on their specific chemical bonds. Spectroscopic analysis requires …

The Thermal Emission Spectrometer (TES) investigation on Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) is
aimed at determining (1) the composition of surface minerals, rocks, and ices;(2) the …

Sedimentary rocks at Eagle crater in Meridiani Planum are composed of fine-grained
siliciclastic materials derived from weathering of basaltic rocks, sulfate minerals (including …

This review of material relevant to the Conference on Biosignature Preservation and
Detection in Mars Analog Environments summarizes the meeting materials and discussions …

Mössbauer spectra measured by the Opportunity rover revealed four mineralogical
components in Meridiani Planum at Eagle crater: jarosite-and hematite-rich outcrop …

Martian aqueous mineral deposits have been examined and characterized using data
acquired during Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's (MRO) primary science phase, including …