Science Objectives

As with every planetary science mission, the mission control team has several scientific objectives that they must meet. Through the rover's instrumentation, the team will select samples to drill and scoop in the landing and return to Western University. The samples must address the following scientific objectives:

1) Determine the diversity of rocks in the landing site region; 2) Identify and collect the best samples for age dating; 3) Identify and collect the most volatile-rich rocks; and 4) Explore for crustal and mantle material in the landing site region.