Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:Mini-TES
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Arizona_State_University
gptkbp:function analyze mineral composition
measure infrared spectra
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer
gptkbp:launched Opportunity: July 7, 2003
Spirit: June 10, 2003
gptkbp:mission gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:principalInvestigator gptkb:Philip_R._Christensen
gptkbp:purpose determine past presence of water on Mars
identify rocks and soils
gptkbp:status Opportunity: no longer operational
Spirit: no longer operational
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Opportunity
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Spirit
gptkbp:wavelengthRange 5 to 29 micrometers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spirit_Rover
gptkb:Mini-TES
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6