Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) suite

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:contains gas chromatograph
quadrupole mass spectrometer
tunable laser spectrometer
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkbp:firstDetectionOf organic molecules in Martian soil
chlorinated hydrocarbons on Mars
fluctuating methane levels on Mars
gptkbp:function analyze chemistry of soil, rocks, and atmosphere
gptkbp:goal search for organic compounds
study habitability of Mars
analyze gases released from samples
measure isotopic ratios
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) suite
gptkbp:landingDate August 6, 2012
gptkbp:launched November 26, 2011
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gale_Crater,_Mars
gptkbp:mass ~40 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Curiosity_rover
gptkbp:powerSource Curiosity rover power system
gptkbp:principalInvestigator gptkb:Paul_Mahaffy
gptkbp:status active (as of 2024)
gptkbp:usedFor detection of noble gases
detection of organic molecules
detection of carbon dioxide
detection of methane
detection of water vapor
gptkbp:website https://ssed.gsfc.nasa.gov/sam/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aerosol_Collector_and_Pyrolyser
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7