Canadian universities to study past and present on Mars using Curiosity rover
Media advisory
Longueuil, Quebec, — The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is funding York University and the University of Calgary to support scientists as they take a deep dive into the mysteries of the Martian surface.
These scientists will use data collected by the Curiosity rover, as part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission, to accomplish their research goals:
- Dr. John Moores, from York University, will take a closer look at the factors that affect weather at the Gale Crater on Mars; and
- Dr. Benjamin Tutolo, from the University of Calgary, will study Mars's geological record, through a careful look at the layers of rock around the rover near Mount Sharp.
Read more about Canada's role in the mission.
Media representatives interested in talking to a CSA expert or scientists from the Canadian universities may contact:
| Expert | Contact |
|---|---|
| Canadian Space Agency | |
| Dr. Tim Haltigin, Planetary Senior Mission Scientist |
Canadian Space Agency Media Relations Office 450-926-4370 asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca |
| York University | |
| Dr. John Moores, Associate Professor & York Research Chair in Space Exploration at the Lassonde School of Engineering |
Matt LaForge York University Media Relations 437-242-1547 mlaforge@yorku.ca |
| University of Calgary | |
| Dr. Benjamin Tutolo, Associate Professor in the Department of Geoscience |
Dr. Benjamin Tutolo 587-889-0351 benjamin.tutolo@ucalgary.ca |
Additional links
- Curiosity and the Mars Science Laboratory Mission
- The APXS instrument: Canada's contribution to Curiosity
- Mars exploration
- Mars missions
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