Demonstrating Lunar Surface Raman Spectroscopy with the Raman Cube Rover

Demonstrating lunar surface Raman spectroscopy with the Raman cube rover

Raman spectroscopy uses scattered light to identify a substance's chemical ingredients and is one of the most widely used scientific methods in space exploration. It is used for lunar exploration to identify volcanic minerals, water ice, and space weathering, and has been limited to obtaining data from lunar orbiters.

Demonstrating Lunar Surface Raman Spectroscopy with the Raman Cube Rover

Raman spectroscopy uses scattered to identify a substance’s chemical ingredients and is one of the most widely used scientific methods in space exploration. It is used for lunar exploration to identify volcanic minerals, water ice, and space weathering, and has been limited to obtaining data from lunar orbiters. But how can Raman spectroscopy be conducted on the lunar surface to help us better understand our nearest celestial neighbor? This is w…