Signs of Perchlorates and Sulfur Containing Compounds
NASA Mars rover Curiosity has detected sulfur, chlorine, and oxygen compounds in fine grains scooped by the rover at a wind drift site called Rocknest. The grains were heated and analyzed using the rover Sample Analysis at Mars instrument suite.
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PIA16575
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December 3, 2012
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JPL
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