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 …
Long-term drying of Mars by sequestration of ocean-scale volumes of water in the crust
Geological evidence shows that ancient Mars had large volumes of liquid water. Models of
past hydrogen escape to space, calibrated with observations of the current escape rate …
past hydrogen escape to space, calibrated with observations of the current escape rate …
Deposition, exhumation, and paleoclimate of an ancient lake deposit, Gale crater, Mars
JP Grotzinger, S Gupta, MC Malin, DM Rubin… - Science, 2015 - science.org
INTRODUCTION Remote observational data suggest that large bodies of standing water
existed on the surface of Mars in its early history. This would have required a much wetter …
existed on the surface of Mars in its early history. This would have required a much wetter …
Depleted carbon isotope compositions observed at Gale crater, Mars
CH House, GM Wong, CR Webster… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Obtaining carbon isotopic information for organic carbon from Martian sediments has long
been a goal of planetary science, as it has the potential to elucidate the origin of such …
been a goal of planetary science, as it has the potential to elucidate the origin of such …
A coupled model of episodic warming, oxidation and geochemical transitions on early Mars
Reconciling the geology of Mars with models of atmospheric evolution remains a major
challenge. Martian geology is characterized by past evidence for episodic surface liquid …
challenge. Martian geology is characterized by past evidence for episodic surface liquid …
Strong water isotopic anomalies in the martian atmosphere: Probing current and ancient reservoirs
We measured maps of atmospheric water (H2O) and its deuterated form (HDO) across the
martian globe, showing strong isotopic anomalies and a significant high …
martian globe, showing strong isotopic anomalies and a significant high …
Clay mineral diversity and abundance in sedimentary rocks of Gale crater, Mars
Clay minerals provide indicators of the evolution of aqueous conditions and possible
habitats for life on ancient Mars. Analyses by the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity …
habitats for life on ancient Mars. Analyses by the Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity …
The NASA Mars 2020 rover mission and the search for extraterrestrial life
KH Williford, KA Farley, KM Stack, AC Allwood… - From habitability to life …, 2018 - Elsevier
The NASA Mars 2020 rover mission will explore an astrobiologically relevant martian site to
investigate regional geology, evaluate past habitability, seek signs of ancient life, and …
investigate regional geology, evaluate past habitability, seek signs of ancient life, and …
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 …