The MicroSpec instrument (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption The MicroSpec instrument (onto a silicon wafer measuring just four inches) could provide a picture of how the cosmos developed into the kind of place that could support life like that found on Earth. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.