Investigating the surface chemistry of Mars

• Published in: Analytical chemistry (Washington) Vol. 67; no. 19; pp. 605A - 610A
• Main Authors: Grunthaner, F. J., Ricco, A. J., Butler, M. A., Lane, A. L., McKay, C. P., Zent, A. P., Quinn, R. C., Murray, B., Klein, H. P., Levin, G. V., Terhune, R. W., Homer, M. L., Ksendzov, A., Niedermann, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ames Research Center American Chemical Society 01.10.1995
• Subjects: Astronomy; Chemistry; Chemistry Techniques, Analytical - instrumentation; Earth, ocean, space; Equipment Design; Evolution, Chemical; Evolution, Planetary; Exact sciences and technology; Exobiology; Exobiology - instrumentation; Extraterrestrial Environment; Fiber Optic Technology - instrumentation; Geology; Mars; Oxidation-Reduction; Oxygen - chemistry; Planetary, asteroid, and satellite characteristics and properties; Planets, their satellites and rings. Asteroids; Research Design; Soil - analysis; Solar system; Space exploration; Space Flight; Space life sciences; Spacecraft - instrumentation; Surface features, cratering, and topography; Nasa Discipline Exobiology; Nasa Center Arc; Chemical composition; Planetary surfaces; Measuring instruments; Mars planet; NASA Center ARC; NASA Discipline Exobiology
• ISSN: 0003-2700; 1520-6882
• DOI: 10.1021/ac00115a002

The Mars Oxidant Experiment (MOx) was selected as the US contribution to the Russian Mars mission in 1996. The objective of MOx is to examine broad and important questions in Martian exobiology and geochemistry. The Mox instrument is explained.