Searching for Signs of Life on Mars

The video discusses the Mars missions by NASA and ESA, focusing on the Exomars Rover's mission to search for signs of life. The Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer (MoMA) is highlighted as a key instrument, using gas chromatography and laser desorption to analyze Martian samples. MoMA's advanced techniques, such as SWIFT and MSMS, enhance its ability to detect organic molecules, potentially indicating life. The video concludes with the significance of these missions in understanding life on Mars.

What is the primary mission of the Exomars Rover?

How does the Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer (MoMA) analyze samples?

What are the two methods used by MoMA for preparing samples?

What is the significance of the linear ion trap in MoMA?

Why is the search for life on Mars considered important in planetary science?