The goal of the Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis (ANGSA) Program is to study “specially curated samples,” that is, unstudied Apollo samples that have been preserved under unique conditions. A subset of the funded ANGSA work includes the study of Apollo samples stored under cold conditions since their return from the Moon. Ongoing ANGSA processing and future returned samples require cold curation strategies to preserve the integrity of organic and other temperature-sensitive constituents within those samples. Standard Apollo curation processing hardware and procedures are designed for room temperature operations, not cold conditions. This abstract details the major modifications of a heritage lunar cabinet in preparation for the first cold curation processing at Johnson Space Center. Future publications will provide greater detail on the low temperature materials and operation procedures. This work not only supports Apollo but also future cold sample return missions.


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    Title :

    Adapting Apollo-Era Instrumentation for Cold Sample Processing While Maintaining Curatorial Standard Practices



    Conference:

    Lunar Planetary Science Conference ; 2020 ; The Woodlands, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2020-03-16


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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