The Curiosity rover accurately measured atmospheric methane using its onboard spectrometer.
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Multiple scientific studies confirm that the Curiosity rover has successfully measured atmospheric methane within Gale crater using its onboard tunable laser spectrometer.
Evidence for · 3
Mars methane detection and variability at Gale crater
2015 · cited by 482
Webster et al. (2015) confirm the detection and measurement of atmospheric methane by the Curiosity rover using its onboard tunable laser spectrometer.
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More for · 2
Methane on Mars and Habitability: Challenges and Responses.
2018 · cited by 22
The Mars Science Laboratory measurements demonstrate baseline and episodic spikes of methane as recorded by Curiosity instruments.
Mission Overview and Scientific Contributions from the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover After Eight Years of Surface Operations.
2022 · cited by 15
Summary of long-term rover operations notes the successful measurement and investigation of modern atmospheric methane by Curiosity.