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Ground Validation Experiment and Spectral Detection Capability Evaluation of Mars Mineralogical Spectrometer (MMS) Aboard HX-1 Orbiter

Zhang, Qing; Liu, Bin; Liu, Jianjun +8 more

As a hyperspectral imager aboard the orbiter "HX-1" of China's first Mars mission, the Mars Mineralogical Spectrometer (MMS) is designed with hyperspectral and multispectral operation modes to survey the mineral types and their distribution on the surface of Mars, and to study the overall chemical composition and evolution history of Mars. The mul…

The Psyche Topography and Geomorphology Investigation

Williams, David A.; Bell, James F.; Jaumann, Ralf +16 more

Detailed mapping of topography is crucial for the understanding of processes shaping the surfaces of planetary bodies. In particular, stereoscopic imagery makes a major contribution to topographic mapping and especially supports the geologic characterization of planetary surfaces. Image data provide the basis for extensive studies of the surface s…

Observations and Modeling of Martian Auroras

Haider, S. A.; Bougher, S. W.; Schneider, N. M. +4 more

Observations of planetary auroras form a new area of planetary exploration from space, especially for nonmagnetic planets since various kinds of auroras like Discrete, Proton and Diffuse auroras have been observed at Mars. We review the latest results of Martian auroras obtained by the instruments (1) SPICAM (Spectroscopy for the Investigation of …

Correction to: The Psyche Topography and Geomorphology Investigation

Williams, David A.; Bell, James F.; Jaumann, Ralf +16 more