Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory - Missions & Projects
Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory - Missions & Projects
Apollo (ANGSA)
We are studying samples from the Moon collected by Apollo astronauts, some that have never been opened before.
Stardust
We studied samples collected from comet Wild 2 and detected the glycine, methylamine, and ethylamine.
Hayabusa
We studied grains returned from asteroid Itokawa for amino acids.
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.
OSIRIS-REx
We helped contamination testing of the flight system, mission science management, and are performing analyses on the samples returned from asteroid Bennu.
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
We assisted with ground testing and will and contribute to data interpretation and analysis of samples analyzed on Mars.
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.