Current astrobiology missions Flashcards
What size is the JWST telescope mirror?
6.5m
Which part of the EMS does JWST cover?
near infra red and mid infra red
Which type of planets does JWST find?
Exoplanets - the dimmer, more red objects
What were the components of ExoMars?
an orbiter, two landers and a rover
What does the Trace Gas Orbitter look at?
Atmospheric composition and the surface
What did the TGO find in the atmosphere of mars?
No methane
What is unique about TGO?
It has a drilling kit which means it can dig below the surface
Why hasn’t the second part of ExoMars been launched?
The Russia-Ukraine war
Who is running the ExoMars mission?
ESA
What mission is MOXIE on?
Perseverance
What does MOXIE do?
Produces oxygen with the Martian atmosphere
What does perseverance include to aid human exploration?
A sample of a spacesuit
What will Perseverance return to Earth?
A sample from Mars
