Mastcam-Z

Mastcam-Z
Mastcam-Z cameras
OperatorMalin Space Science Systems
ManufacturerMalin Space Science Systems
Instrument typeMultispectral sensors
FunctionLocal geomorphology, chemistry, navigation
Properties
Mass1.38 kg (per camera)
Dimensions11cm × 12cm × 26cm (per camera)
Power consumption7.5 W standby and 11.8 W imaging (per camera)
Resolution1600 × 1200 photoactive pixels (1648 × 1214 total)
Spectral bandvaries
Host spacecraft
SpacecraftPerseverance rover
OperatorNASA
Launch date30 July 2020
RocketAtlas V 541
Launch siteCape Canaveral SLC-41
COSPAR ID2020-052A

Mastcam-Z is a multispectral, stereoscopic imaging instrument. It serves as the primary science camera on NASA's Perseverance rover. The Principal Investigator is Jim Bell of Arizona State University.[1] The instrument was designed and built by Malin Space Science Systems in San Diego, California.

  1. ^ "NASA chooses ASU to design, operate camera system for Mars 2020 mission". ASU News. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2015.