Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:analyzes chemical elements
rock samples
atmospheric samples
solid and gaseous samples
gptkbp:contributedTo Mars_exploration
gptkbp:controls Curiosity rover's onboard computer
gptkbp:evaluates the presence of life-related chemicals
gptkbp:has_a approximately 30 kg
approximately 100 watts
gptkbp:has_implications_for past_water_on_Mars
potential_habitability_of_Mars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM)
gptkbp:includes sample manipulation system
sample processing system
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Mars_Science_Laboratory's_scientific_goals
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for Mars_exploration
gptkbp:is_designed_to support astrobiology research
determine molecular structures
identify chemical compounds
in extreme temperatures
in low atmospheric pressure
analyzing_Martian_soil
gptkbp:is_essential_for planetary science instrumentation
gptkbp:is_expected_to provide_insights_into_Martian_life_potential
gptkbp:is_involved_in Mars_exploration_missions.
gptkbp:is_located_in Curiosity rover's deck
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:ChemCam
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS)
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_mission
gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS)
Curiosity rover
understand_Mars'_habitability
gptkbp:is_studied_in organic molecules
isotopic ratios
gptkbp:is_used_in study_Martian_geology
study_Martian_climate
gptkbp:operates_in Curiosity rover team
Martian_environment
gptkbp:operationalHistory 2012
gptkbp:produces NASA
gptkbp:provides mineral composition
organic compounds
gptkbp:suitableFor detecting water vapor
detecting methane
detecting carbon dioxide
gptkbp:uses mass spectrometry
gas chromatography
gptkbp:was_a_result_of international collaboration
gptkbp:winner extensive testing