Abiotic synthesis of methane at the recess of martian crust and prospect of microbial life in the Noachian Mars- Constraints from experimental and meteorite studies

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Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Principal Investigator

Prof. Alik Sunder Majumdar

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Applied Geology, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Dwijesh Ray

Physical Research Laboratory, ISRO, Ahmedabad

Project Overview

The proposed research focuses on traces of life in Mars. This is based on understanding the process of abiotic methane synthesis on Mars. It will combine experimental studies with natural sample investigation and reaction path modeling. The current project is significant to understand and decipher the physicochemical condition during abiotic methane synthesis in Mars

Achievements

The project being undertaken by ISRO in collaboration with academia is directly or indirectly beneficial to the society.

Source

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)- Department of Space (DOS) 2022-2035

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Area of Research

Astronomy & Space Sciences

Focus Area

Martian Studies

Start Date

2022

Status

ongoing

Contact

askmajumdar@iitism.ac.in

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