Payload Patch History
Information on mission ptach of the CLPS-LIMS system
The CLPS-LIMS payload patch captures the essence of the instrument’s technological and scientific significance. Key elements featured in the design include:
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The core technology — a Time-of-Flight mass analyzer, depicted in gold, at the heart of the CLPS-LIMS instrument.
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Laser ionization, shown as a red beam passing through the mass analyzer and reaching the lunar surface, symbolizing the ionization of lunar surface material. Key ionized elements such as Si, O, Fe, and Al are represented to reflect the instrument’s analytical capabilities.
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The scientific ambition — the instrument’s journey from development on Earth to operation on the Moon, and its potential future use on Mars and beyond.
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Swiss innovation — a nod to the instrument’s origins, developed entirely in Switzerland, representing a 100% Swiss contribution to lunar exploration.
