Instrument class · Chemical & isotopic composition

Mass Spectrometer

An instrument that sorts atoms and molecules by mass, identifying the chemical and isotopic makeup of a sample of gas or dust — essential for atmospheres, plumes, and returned samples.

Instruments of this class

Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM)

Knowledge connections

Group includesSample Analysis at Mars (SAM)

Sources

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NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.

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