Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory - Missions & Projects
Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory - Missions & Projects
![Circular Apollo logo; Capital A with the moon to the left and the Earth to the right.](images/missions/apollo.png)
Apollo (ANGSA)
We are studying samples from the Moon collected by Apollo astronauts, some that have never been opened before.
![Triangular Stardust logo; A streak of 'stardust' going downward from right to left and a probe with a curved line from the Earth.](images/missions/stardust.png)
Stardust
We studied samples collected from comet Wild 2 and detected the glycine, methylamine, and ethylamine.
![Hexagonal Hayabusa logo; An illustration in a cartoon style showing a probe going from Earth to an asteroid and back.](images/missions/hayabusa.png)
Hayabusa
We studied grains returned from asteroid Itokawa for amino acids.
![Oval Hayabusa2 logo; An illustration in a cartoon style showing a probe leave Earth, pass the moon and arrive at an asteroid.](images/missions/hayabusa2.png)
Hayabusa2
We studied samples returned from asteroid Ryugu as part of the international preliminary examination team for soluble organics and are continuing to analyze samples.
![Triangular OSIRIS-REx logo; Illustration of probe landing on an asteroid with a red curvy line detail.](images/missions/osiris-rex.png)
OSIRIS-REx
We helped contamination testing of the flight system, mission science management, and are performing analyses on the samples returned from asteroid Bennu.
![Triangular Curiosity/SAM logo; A illustration of the curiosity rover sitting on the surface of Mars.](images/missions/curiosity.png)
Curiosity/SAM
We helped with ground testing for the chemical derivatization system and contribute to data interpretation and analysis of samples analyzed on Mars.
![ExoMars/MOMA logo; A satellite probe, a rover, and other machines silhouetted in red and outlined details in white, red text says 'exomars'](images/missions/exomars.png)
ExoMars/MOMA
We assisted with ground testing and will and contribute to data interpretation and analysis of samples analyzed on Mars.
![Mars Sample Return logo; Red circle with a white diamond shaped star and tire tracks leading away from it.](images/missions/Mars_Sample_return_mission_logo.png)
Mars Sample Return
We contribute to preserving the sample integrity of the sample to be returned from Mars to maximize the science output of the campaign.