Since the inception of mass spectrometry more than a century ago, the field has matured as
analytical capabilities have progressed, instrument configurations multiplied, and …

Mass spectrometry (MS) is an information rich analytical technique and plays a key role in
various 'omics studies. Standard mass spectrometers are bulky and operate at high vacuum …

The second ExoMars mission will be launched in 2020 to target an ancient location
interpreted to have strong potential for past habitability and for preserving physical and …

Abstract The Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer (MOMA) instrument onboard the
ESA/Roscosmos ExoMars rover (to launch in July, 2020) will analyze volatile and refractory …

NASA's Dragonfly mission will send a rotorcraft lander to the surface of Titan to investigate
the prebiotic chemistry, habitability, and potential presence of chemical biosignatures on …

For decades, the search for potential signs of Martian life has attracted strong international
interest and has led to significant planning and scientific implementation. Clearly, in order to …

This work aims to evaluate whether the multi-point analysis the ExoMars Raman Laser
Spectrometer (RLS) will perform on powdered samples could serve to classify ultramafic …

This work considers the hypothetical viability of microbial nitrate-dependent Fe2+ oxidation
(NDFO) for supporting simple life in the context of the early Mars environment. This draws on …

The search for life in Solar System bodies such as Mars and Ocean Worlds (eg, Europa and
Enceladus) is an ongoing and high-priority endeavor in space science, even∼ five decades …

Rationale The investigation of cryogenic planetary environments as potential harbors for
extant life and/or contemporary sites of organic synthesis represents an emerging focal point …