It’s Always A Spectrometer
Episode 40 of the Roid Rage podcast, hosted by AstroForge, titled "It’s Always A Spectrometer" was published on November 27, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.
November 27, 2025 ·44m · Roid Rage
Summary
This week, we sit down with Payload Scientist Andy to explore how spacecraft instruments determine what an asteroid is really made of. From early reconnaissance canisters to modern spectrometers, we discuss payload heritage, sensing techniques, and how DeepSpace-2 will characterize a metallic target using modern, lightweight hardware.
Episode Description
This week, we sit down with Payload Scientist Andy to explore how spacecraft instruments determine what an asteroid is really made of. From early reconnaissance canisters to modern spectrometers, we discuss payload heritage, sensing techniques, and how DeepSpace-2 will characterize a metallic target using modern, lightweight hardware.
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