Author:
Barucci Maria Antonietta,Reess Jean-Michel,Bernardi Pernelle,Doressoundiram Alain,Fornasier Sonia,Le Du Michel,Iwata Takahiro,Nakagawa Hiromu,Nakamura Tomoki,André Yves,Aoki Shohei,Arai Takehiko,Baldit Elisa,Beck Pierre,Buey Jean-Tristan,Canalias Elisabet,Castelnau Matthieu,Charnoz Sebastien,Chaussidon Marc,Chapron Fréderic,Ciarletti Valerie,Delbo Marco,Dubois Bruno,Gauffre Stephane,Gautier Thomas,Genda Hidenori,Hassen-Khodja Rafik,Hervet Gilles,Hyodo Ryuki,Imbert Christian,Imamura Takeshi,Jorda Laurent,Kameda Shingo,Kouach Driss,Kouyama Toru,Kuroda Takeshi,Kurokawa Hiroyuki,Lapaw Laurent,Lasue Jeremie,Le Deit Laetitia,Ledot Aurélien,Leyrat Cedric,Le Ruyet Bertrand,Matsuoka Moe,Merlin Frederic,Miyamoto Hideaki,Moynier Frederic,Nguyen Tuong Napoleon,Ogohara Kazunori,Osawa Takahito,Parisot Jérôme,Pistre Laurie,Quertier Benjamin,Raymond Sean N.,Rocard Francis,Sakanoi Takeshi,Sato Takao M.,Sawyer Eric,Tache Fériel,Trémolières Sylvain,Tsuchiya Fuminori,Vernazza Pierre,Zeganadin Didier
Abstract
AbstractThe MMX infrared spectrometer (MIRS) is an imaging spectrometer onboard MMX JAXA mission. MMX (Martian Moon eXploration) is scheduled to be launched in 2024 with sample return to Earth in 2029. MIRS is built at LESIA-Paris Observatory in collaboration with four other French laboratories, collaboration and financial support of CNES and close collaboration with JAXA and MELCO. The instrument is designed to fully accomplish MMX’s scientific and measurement objectives. MIRS will remotely provide near-infrared spectral maps of Phobos and Deimos containing compositional diagnostic spectral features that will be used to analyze the surface composition and to support the sampling site selection. MIRS will also study Mars atmosphere, in particular spatial and temporal changes such as clouds, dust and water vapor.
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Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Space and Planetary Science,Geology