Perseverance and SuperCam's Exploration of Jezero Crater on Mars
Join Adjunct Astronomer Jérémie Lasue from Observatoire Midi-Pyrénées, France in this 91-minute talk exploring the groundbreaking discoveries from Mars' Jezero Crater through the lens of the Perseverance rover's SuperCam instrument. Gain firsthand insights from a key member of the SuperCam design team as he analyzes Martian rock compositions and shares findings from the rover's ongoing mission. Delve into the engineering marvel of the laser-based instrument while learning about broader planetary science topics including comets, asteroids, and interplanetary dust particles that comprise Lasue's research portfolio. Discover how cutting-edge space technology is helping unlock the geological secrets of the Red Planet through this comprehensive exploration of one of NASA's most ambitious Mars missions.