LifespringsMars is a science-driven mission concept proposing precision landing of multiple robotic assets in Mars’ Columbia Hills to conduct in-situ analyses of opaline silica hot spring deposits for potential biosignatures of ancient life.”
Prof Martin Van Kranendonk, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University
Participating Organisations
The LifespringsMars Mission Concept is being advanced as a Western Australian-led, international working group, uniting leading researchers and industry.
Statement of Strategic Intent
Lead Organisation
Prof Martin Van Kranendonk (Lead);
Renae Sayers;
Prof Katarina Miljkovic
Industry partner
Dr Siddith Pandey;
Dawn McIntosh;
Sam Forbes
Industry partner
Pradyumna Vyshnav;
Dr Vivek Shankar Varadharajan
Participating Scientist
Prof Paulo de Souza
Participating Scientist
Prof Jim Bell;
A/Prof Steve Ruff
Participating Scientist
Prof Kathleen Campbell;
A/Prof Michael Rowe