Mass Spec on Mars

What is the main purpose of sending mass specs to Mars?

• To communicate with Martians

• To plant trees on Mars

• To take pictures of Mars

• To analyze unknown molecules on Mars

What is the name of the mass spectrometer on the ExoMars Rover?

• MOMA

• MARS

• ROVER

• NASA

What is a key feature of the MOMA mass spectrometer?

• It can perform MS/MS experiments

• It can fly

• It can cook

• It can talk

What is one challenge for mass specs in space?

• Too much water

• Too much sunlight

• No service calls are possible

• Too many people

What is a benefit of Mars' lower atmospheric pressure for mass specs?

• Easier to breathe

• More oxygen available

• More sunlight

• Less work for the vacuum system