Mars Global (MGS-1) High-Fidelity Martian Regolith Simulant

  Mars Global Simulant (MGS-1) is a mineralogical standard analog based on data collected from the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover. MGS-1 is made by sourcing a spectrum of terrestrial minerals, then mixed together in specific proportions to generally replicate the Martian surface. This is in contrast to previous Mars simulants that were typically sourced from a single terrestrial deposit (basalt or palagonite).  Modified versions include MGS-1S Sulfate ISRU and MGS-1C Clay ISRU, specifically designed for water extraction applications. The root MGS-1 simulant is appropriate to test water extraction from bulk regolith. All of our Martian simulants are a high-fidelity alternative to the more commonly known JSC MARS-1.   For information on Mineralogy, bulk chemistry, geotechnical properties, please see below: Spec Sheet*        SDS        Citation        Constituent Report *Previous spec sheets and data for past regolith simulant batches can be found at bottom of page. The mineralogy in the spec sheet above is the most up-to-date, superseding that described in Cannon et al. 2019. Note that bulk density is not an inherent property and depends on the level of compaction Spec Sheet Batch Code Date Range  Spec Sheet 001-05-001-0120 Before 06/2021 Spec Sheet 002-05-001-0621 6/2021 - 08/28/2023 Spec Sheet 003-05-001-0523 08/28/2023 - Current   1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds We would love to hear about the success of your research. If you have any information you'd like to share with us, please send us an email at info@spaceresourcetech.com.