Mars

Mars

Of, or relating to the study of, planet Mars.

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Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM)

Astronomy; Mars

SAM is NASA's Mars Curiosity rover's onboard chemistry instrument suite or lab. Taking up more than half the science payload onboard the Curiosity rover, the instrument suite features chemical ...

Solar radiation

Astronomy; Mars

The total frequency spectrum of electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, particularly infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light.

Plutonium-powered

Astronomy; Mars

Relating to energy sources, a reactor that uses the decay of a plutonium isotope to generate energy.

Extra-terrestrial life

Astronomy; Mars

Life that does not originate from Earth, also referred to as alien life or simply aliens, hypothetically ranging from simple bacteria-like organisms to beings far more complex than humans.

Landing system

Astronomy; Mars

The portion of a spacecraft used to land onto a planet or other space object, such as boosters, parachutes and landing gear.

Rover

Astronomy; Mars

A space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of a planet or other space object.

Monolith-like boulder on Martian surface. Many amateur astronomers believe it to be a monolith structure created by ancient civilizations or aliens. Scientists doubt these claims, and believe it to ...