THESIS: terrestrial and habitable zone infrared spectroscopy spacecraft

G. Vasisht; M. R. Swain; R. L. Akeson; A. Burrows; D. Deming; C. J. Grillmair; T. P. Greene

doi:10.1117/12.787688

12 July 2008 THESIS: terrestrial and habitable zone infrared spectroscopy spacecraft

G. Vasisht, M. R. Swain, R. L. Akeson, A. Burrows, D. Deming, C. J. Grillmair, T. P. Greene

Proceedings Volume 7010, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2008: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter; 70103U (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787688
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2008, Marseille, France

Abstract

THESIS is a concept for a medium class mission designed for spectroscopic characterization of extrasolar planets between 2-14 microns. The concept leverages off the recent first-steps made by Spitzer and Hubble in characterizing the atmospheres of alien gas giants. Under favourable circumstances, THESIS is capable of identifying biogenic molecules in habitable-zone planets, thereby determining conditions on worlds where life might exist. By systematically characterizing many worlds, from rocky planets to gas-giants, THESIS would deliver transformational science of profound interest to astronomers and the general public.

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G. Vasisht, M. R. Swain, R. L. Akeson, A. Burrows, D. Deming, C. J. Grillmair, and T. P. Greene "THESIS: terrestrial and habitable zone infrared spectroscopy spacecraft", Proc. SPIE 7010, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2008: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter, 70103U (12 July 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.787688

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