MOMA mass spectrometer
E1021893
The MOMA mass spectrometer is a key analytical instrument on the Rosalind Franklin rover designed to detect and characterize organic molecules on Mars in the search for past or present life.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| MOMA mass spectrometer canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T13138700 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: MOMA mass spectrometer Context triple: [Rosalind Franklin rover, hasInstrument, MOMA mass spectrometer]
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A.
High Momentum Spectrometer
The High Momentum Spectrometer is a precision magnetic spectrometer used in nuclear and particle physics experiments to accurately measure the momenta and trajectories of high-energy charged particles.
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B.
Isotope Separator On-Line Device
The Isotope Separator On-Line Device (ISOLDE) is a CERN facility that produces and studies a wide range of radioactive ion beams for nuclear physics, astrophysics, and materials science research.
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C.
Mössbauer Spectrometer
The Mössbauer Spectrometer is a highly sensitive instrument that uses gamma-ray resonance absorption to determine the mineralogical and chemical composition of iron-bearing rocks and soils.
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D.
Gigatracker beam spectrometer
The Gigatracker beam spectrometer is a high-precision silicon pixel tracking system used in the NA62 experiment at CERN to measure the momentum and timing of individual particles in the high-intensity kaon beam.
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E.
Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer
The Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer is a particle-accelerator-based facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory that generates medical and research isotopes for nuclear medicine and scientific applications.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: MOMA mass spectrometer Target entity description: The MOMA mass spectrometer is a key analytical instrument on the Rosalind Franklin rover designed to detect and characterize organic molecules on Mars in the search for past or present life.
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A.
High Momentum Spectrometer
The High Momentum Spectrometer is a precision magnetic spectrometer used in nuclear and particle physics experiments to accurately measure the momenta and trajectories of high-energy charged particles.
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B.
Isotope Separator On-Line Device
The Isotope Separator On-Line Device (ISOLDE) is a CERN facility that produces and studies a wide range of radioactive ion beams for nuclear physics, astrophysics, and materials science research.
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C.
Mössbauer Spectrometer
The Mössbauer Spectrometer is a highly sensitive instrument that uses gamma-ray resonance absorption to determine the mineralogical and chemical composition of iron-bearing rocks and soils.
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D.
Gigatracker beam spectrometer
The Gigatracker beam spectrometer is a high-precision silicon pixel tracking system used in the NA62 experiment at CERN to measure the momentum and timing of individual particles in the high-intensity kaon beam.
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E.
Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer
The Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer is a particle-accelerator-based facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory that generates medical and research isotopes for nuclear medicine and scientific applications.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
analytical instrument
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scientific payload ⓘ spaceborne mass spectrometer ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MOMA ⓘ |
| analyzes | solid samples from Martian subsurface ⓘ |
| capableOf |
analysis of refractory organic compounds
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analysis of volatile organic compounds ⓘ drilling up to 2 meters below Martian surface ⓘ high-sensitivity detection of organics ⓘ isotopic measurements of selected species ⓘ |
| collaboration | NASA–ESA joint instrument ⓘ |
| designedFor |
astrobiology investigations
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characterization of organic molecules on Mars ⓘ detection of organic molecules on Mars ⓘ search for past life on Mars ⓘ search for present life on Mars ⓘ |
| developedBy |
European partners
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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research ⓘ NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ⓘ
linked to:
Goddard Space Flight Center
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| developedFor |
European Space Agency
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Roscosmos and ESA ExoMars mission ⓘ |
| hasSubsystem |
gas chromatograph
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laser desorption ion source ⓘ linear ion trap mass analyzer ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Rosalind Franklin rover analytical laboratory drawer ⓘ |
| massConstraint | designed for low-mass payload requirements ⓘ |
| mission |
ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission
ⓘ
linked to:
Rosalind Franklin rover
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| operatesOn | Martian surface ⓘ |
| operationalEnvironment |
low-pressure Martian atmosphere
ⓘ
planetary protection–constrained environment ⓘ |
| partOf |
ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover
ⓘ
linked to:
Rosalind Franklin rover
ExoMars programme ⓘ Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer ⓘ Rosalind Franklin rover payload ⓘ |
| powerConstraint | designed for low-power operation ⓘ |
| receivesSamplesFrom |
Rosalind Franklin rover drill
ⓘ
linked to:
Rosalind Franklin rover
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| relatedTo |
in situ planetary surface analysis
ⓘ
search for habitability on Mars ⓘ |
| scientificGoal |
constrain preservation of organics in Martian subsurface
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determine composition of Martian organic inventory ⓘ distinguish biotic from abiotic organic chemistry ⓘ identify molecular biosignatures ⓘ |
| targetBody | Mars ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
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laser desorption mass spectrometry ⓘ mass spectrometry ⓘ pyrolysis–gas chromatography ⓘ |
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Subject: MOMA mass spectrometer Description of subject: The MOMA mass spectrometer is a key analytical instrument on the Rosalind Franklin rover designed to detect and characterize organic molecules on Mars in the search for past or present life.
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