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Adv Space Res ; 23(11): 1925-8, 1999.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11543221

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The aim of the proposed Beagle 2 small lander for ESA's 2003 Mars Express mission is to search for organic material on and below the surface of Mars and to study the inorganic chemistry and mineralogy of the landing site. The lander will have a total mass of 60kg including entry, descent, and landing system. Experiments will be deployed on the surface using a robotic arm. It will use a mechanical mole and grinder to obtain samples from below the surface, under rocks, and inside rocks. Sample analysis by a mass spectrometer will include isotopic analysis. An optical microscope, an X-ray spectrometer and a Mossbauer spectrometer will conduct in-situ rock studies.


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Extraterrestrial Environment , Mars , Robotics , Space Flight/instrumentation , Spacecraft/instrumentation , Equipment Design , Geologic Sediments/analysis , Soil/analysis , Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission , Spectroscopy, Mossbauer
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