Life on Mars: DTU's Journey to the Red Planet

Ever wondered how we search for signs of life on Mars? DTU Space has played a key role in NASA’s Perseverance mission, developing critical parts of the advanced PIXL instrument mounted on the rover’s robotic arm.

DTU researchers have collaborated closely with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to design and build several essential subsystems, including a hyperspectral camera that “sees” in ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light to map rocks in stunning detail, two structured lasers for pinpoint distance measurement, and the ultra-precise Terrain Relative Navigation system to ensure the rover scans safely over the Martian surface. DTU also interprets the imaging data, turning raw measurements into groundbreaking scientific insights.

Join us for this Tech Talk with David Arge Klevang from DTU Space, and discover how Danish technology and international collaboration are helping humanity explore the Red Planet and search for signs of life.

Speaker:

At this Tech Talk, Professor David Arge Klevang will give insights to DTU Space's participation in the Mars 2020 Mission.

Date & Time:

March 25, 16:00-17:00

Helix Lab is open for coffee and networking from 15:00

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