The search for life signatures on Mars by the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission
Zengqian Hou, Jizhong Liu, Yang Liu, Fuchuan Pang, Yuming Wang, Liping Qin, Yang Liu, Yuyan Zhao, Guangfei Wei, Mengjiao Xu, K. Jiang, Chuanpeng Hao, Shichao Ji, Ren‐Zhi Zhu, Bingkun Yu, Jia Liu, Zhenfeng Sheng, Juntao Wang, Chaolin Zhang, Yiliang Li
Abstract
We present the proposed strategic study, 'Integrated elements for Martian life signature exploration', to support the sampling and identification of any potential biosignatures in compliance with the engineering constraints of the Tianwen-3 mission.
Topics & Concepts
Mars Exploration ProgramAstrobiologyLife on MarsSample (material)BiologyChemistryMartianChromatographyPlanetary Science and ExplorationSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifeAstro and Planetary Science