Micro Raman Spectroscopy Instrument (IMAGE)

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Micro Raman Spectroscopy Instrument

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Researchers from NASA Langley Research Center and the University of Hawaii developed a new micro Raman spectroscopy instrument to search for life on the surface of other planets. Looking for evidence of life on other planets continues to be an important part of the NASA Planetary Exploration Program. Pictured is Derek Davis, a student from Old Dominion University, working on the instrument.

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M. Nurul Abedin, NASA Langley Research Center

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