MSL - SAM and CHEMIN, Discussion of the science/results from these instruments |
MSL - SAM and CHEMIN, Discussion of the science/results from these instruments |
Nov 21 2012, 11:46 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member Group: Admin Posts: 3108 Joined: 21-December 05 From: Canberra, Australia Member No.: 615 |
ADMIN NOTE: Hi All, a new topic for the discussion of the science from the SAM and Chemin instruments.
There has been a very important amendment to Rule 1.3 which is explained here. Please remember Rule 1.3 at all times when discussing matters in this section. |
|
|
Mar 11 2013, 08:43 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Merciless Robot Group: Admin Posts: 8785 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 602 |
Repeat: Don't get too excited. This will be an announcement about the first-ever chemical composition derived for a Martian rock, and probably a victory lap for the SAM team since the instrument will have been proven to operate properly (to say nothing of the complex drilling/sorting arm hardware).
I'd wager that the presser will be 90% milestone achievement, 10% findings. -------------------- A few will take this knowledge and use this power of a dream realized as a force for change, an impetus for further discovery to make less ancient dreams real.
|
|
|
Mar 11 2013, 09:45 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 282 Joined: 18-June 04 Member No.: 84 |
Repeat: Don't get too excited. This will be an announcement about the first-ever chemical composition derived for a Martian rock, and probably a victory lap for the SAM team since the instrument will have been proven to operate properly (to say nothing of the complex drilling/sorting arm hardware). I'd wager that the presser will be 90% milestone achievement, 10% findings. But the SAM and Chemin instruments and not to mention the complex CHIMRA sorting mechanism were all proved to be working many months ago at rocknest. To be honest im more interested in a update on MSL's operational status right now - what's the deal with that anyway? |
|
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 24th September 2024 - 04:36 AM |
RULES AND GUIDELINES Please read the Forum Rules and Guidelines before posting. IMAGE COPYRIGHT |
OPINIONS AND MODERATION Opinions expressed on UnmannedSpaceflight.com are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of UnmannedSpaceflight.com or The Planetary Society. The all-volunteer UnmannedSpaceflight.com moderation team is wholly independent of The Planetary Society. The Planetary Society has no influence over decisions made by the UnmannedSpaceflight.com moderators. |
SUPPORT THE FORUM Unmannedspaceflight.com is funded by the Planetary Society. Please consider supporting our work and many other projects by donating to the Society or becoming a member. |