LEAPS: Laboratory studies of the evolution of airless planetary surfaces.

Publications

Papers:

*denotes student author, ^denotes post-doc author

Laczniak, D.L.*, Thompson, M.S., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C.A., Morris, R.V., and Keller, L.P. (2024). Investigating the role of incident ion flux in solar wind space weathering of carbon-rich asteroidal regolith via H+ and He+ irradiation of the Murchison meteorite. Icarus, 410, 115883https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115883

Leblanc, F., Sarantos, M., Domingue, D., Milillo, A., Savin, D. W., Prem, P., Benkhoff, J., Zender, J., Galli, A., Murakami, G., Sasaki, S., Thompson, M., and Raines, J. (2023). How does the thermal environment affect the exosphere/surface interface at Mercury? The Planetary Science Journal, 4:227. https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad07da

Matsumoto, T... Thompson, M.S., et al. (2023). Influx of nitrogen-rich material from the outer Solar System indicated by iron nitride in Ryugu samples. Nature Astronomy https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-023-02137-z

Leroux, H... Thompson, M.S., et al. (2023). Phyllosilicates with embedded Fe-based nanophases in Ryugu and Orgueil. Meteoritics and Planetary Science 1-19  https://doi.org/10.1111/maps.14101

Chaves, L.C.*, Thompson, M.S., Loeffler, M.J., Dukes, C.A., Szabo, P.S., Horgan, B.H.N. (2023). Evaluating the effects of space weathering on magnetite on airless planetary bodies. Icarus, 402, 115634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115634

Clark, B.E., Sen, A., Zou, X.-D., DellaGiustina, D.N., Sugita, S., Sakatani, N., Thompson, M.S., et al. (2023). Overview of the search for signs of space weathering on the low-albedo asteroid (101955) Bennu, Icarus115563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115563.

Dobrica, E... Thompson, M.S., et al. (2023) Nonequilibrium spherulitic magnetite in the Ryugu samples. Geochimica et Cosmochimca Acta, 346: 65-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2023.02.003

Jaret, S.J., Rasbury, E.T., Reiners, P., Spray, J.G, Thompson, L.M, Hemming, S.R., Thompson, M.S. (2023); Extreme isotopic heterogeneity in impact melt rocks: Implications for Martian meteorites. Geology; 51 (3): 295–299. https://doi.org/10.1130/G50564.1

Noguchi, T… Thompson, M. S., et al. (2022) A dehydrated space-weathered skin cloaking the hydrated interior of Ryugu. Nature Astronomy: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01841-6

Chaves, L.C.* and Thompson, M. S. (2022) Space weathering signatures in sulfide and silicate minerals from asteroid Itokawa. Earth Planets Space, 74, 124. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40623-022-01683-6

Ernst, C.M., Chabot, N.L., Klima, R.L., Kubota, S., Rogers, G., Byrne, P.K, Hauk II, S.A., Vander Kaaden, K.E., Vervack Jr., R.J., Besse, S., Blewett, D.T., Denevi, B.W., Goossens, S., Indyk, S.J., Izenberg, N.R., Johnson, C.L, Jozwiak, L.M., Korth, H., McNutt Jr., R.L., Murchie, S.L., Peplowski, P.N., Raines, J.M., Rampe, E.B., Thompson, M.S., Weider, S.Z. (2022) Science Goals and Mission Concept for a Landed Investigation of Mercury. The Planetary Science Journal, 3:68. https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac1c0f

Daly, L., Lee, M.R., Hallis, L.J., Ishii, H.A., Bradley, J.P, Bland, P.A., Saxey, D.W., Fougerouse, D., Rickard, W.D.A, Forman, L.V., Timms, N.E., Jourdan, F., Reddy, S.M., Salge, T., Quadir, Z., Christou, E., Cox, M.A., Aguair, J.A., Hattar, K., Monterrosa, A., Keller, L.P., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C.A., Loeffler, M.J., & Thompson, M.S. (2021) Solar wind contributions to Earth’s oceans. Nat Astron 5, 1275–1285. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-021-01487-w

Kaplan, H.H., Simon, A.A., Hamilton, V.E., Thompson, M.S., Sandford, S.A., Barucci, M.A., Cloutis, E.A., Brucato, J., Reuter, D.C., Glavin, D.P., Clark, B.E., Dworkin, J.P., Campins, H., Emery, J.P., Fornasier, S., Zou, X.D. & Lauretta, D.S. (2021) Composition of organics on asteroid (101955) Bennu. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 653, L1. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202141167

Laczniak, D. L.*, Thompson, M. S., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C. A., Clemett, S. J., Morris, R. V., & Keller, L. P. (2021). Characterizing the spectral, microstructural, and chemical effects of solar wind irradiation on the Murchison carbonaceous chondrite through coordinated analyses. Icarus, 364, 114479.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2021.114479

Trang, D., Thompson, M.S., and 17 co-authors. The Role of Hydrated Minerals and Space Weathering Products in the Bluing of Carbonaceous Asteroids. Planetary Science Journal, 2:68. https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abe76f

Thompson, M.S., Clemett, S.J., Morris, R.V., Loeffler, M.J., Trang, D., Keller, L.P., Christoffersen, R., and Agresti D.G. (2020). The Effect of Progressive Space Weathering on the Spectral, Chemical, and Microstructural Properties of Organic and Inorganic Components of Carbonaceous Chondrites. Icarus 346: 113775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2020.113775

Prince, B.S., Magnuson, M.P., Chaves, L.C.*, Thompson, M.S., and Loeffler, M.J. (2020). Space Weathering of FeS Induced via Pulsed Laser Irradiation. Journal of Geophysical Research – Planets, 125, e2019JE006242.  https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JE006242

Hyde, B. C., Tait, K.T., Moser, D.E., Rumble II, D., and Thompson, M.S. (2020). Accretionary mixing of a eucrite impactor and the regolith of the L chondrite parent body. Meteoritics and Planetary Science 55: 20-35.  https://doi.org/10.1111/maps.13416

Thompson, M.S., Keller, L.P., Christoffersen, R., Loeffler, M.J., Morris, R.V., and Rahman, Z. (2019). Spectral and chemical effects of simulated space weathering of the Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite. Icarus 319: 499-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2018.09.022

Howell, S. M., Chou, L, Thompson, M. S., et al. (2018). Camilla: A Centaur reconnaissance and impact
mission concept. Planetary and Space Science 164: 184-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2018.07.008

Thompson, M. S., Zega, T. J., and Howe, J. Y. 2017. In situ experimental formation and growth of Fe
nanoparticles and vesicles in lunar soil. Meteoritics and Planetary Science 52: 413-427
(Cover). https://doi.org/10.1111/maps.12798

Thompson, M. S., Zega, T. J., Becerra, P., Keane, J. T., and Byrne, S. (2016). The Oxidation State of
Nanophase Fe Particles in Lunar Soil: Implications for Space Weathering. Meteoritics and
Planetary Science 51: 1082-1095. https://doi.org/10.1111/maps.12646

Bolser, D., Zega, T. J., Asaduzzaman, A., Bringuier, S., Simon, S., Grossman, L., Thompson, M. S., and
Domanik K. J. (2016). Microstructural analysis of Wark-Lovering Rims in the Allende and Axtell CV3 chondrites: Implications for high-temperature nebular processes. Meteoritics and Planetary Science 51: 743-756. https://doi.org/10.1111/maps.12620

Thompson, M. S., Christoffersen, R., Zega, T. J., and Keller, L. P. (2014). Microchemical and structural
evidence for space weathering in soils from asteroid Itokawa. Earth, Planets and Space 66: 89. https://doi.org/10.1186/1880-5981-66-89

Book Chapters:

Denevi, B. W., Noble, S.K., Blewett, D. T., Christoffersen, R., Garrick-Bethell, I., Gillis-Davis, J.J., Glotch, T. D., Greenhagen, B. T., Hendrix, A. R., Hurley, D. M., Keller, L. P., Kramer, G. Y., Thompson, M. S., and Trang, D. 2022. Space Weathering and Exosphere–Surface Interactions. New Views of the Moon 2. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry.

Schrader, D. L., Davidson, J. McCor, T. J., Thompson, M. S., and Zega, T. J. 2023. Sulfides in Asteroids,
Meteorites, and Comets. Chapter in The Role of Sulfur in Planetary Processes: from Cores to Atmospheres (in review).

Vander Kaaden, K.E., McCubbin, F.M., Byrne, P.K., Chabot, N.L., Ernst, C.M., Johnson, C.L., and Thompson, M.S. 2019. Revolutionizing our Understanding of the Solar System via Sample Return from Mercury. Chapter in Role of Sample Return in Addressing Major Questions in Planetary Sciences.

Recent Abstracts:

2023

Bott N.^Thompson M. S., Vander Kaaden K. E., Loeffler M. J. and McCubbin F. M. (2023). New Space Weathering Features Identified in Carbon-Rich Mercury Analogs Subjected to Simulated Micrometeoroid Impacts. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6224.

Melendez L. E.*, Thompson M. S., Keller L. P., Eckley S. A., Christoffersen R., and Snead C. J. (2023). Coordinated Electron Microanalyses to Decipher the Effects of Space Weathering on Asteroid Ryugu. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6286.

McFadden J. A.*, Thompson M. S., Keller L. P., Christoffersen R., Morris R. V., Shearer C., and the ANGSA Science Team (2023) Oxidation state of nanophase iron particles in agglutinates from Apollo core sample 73002. Abstract 6151.

Thomas-Keprta, K., Le, L., Keller, L. P., Haenecour,  McCoy, T. J., Thompson, M. S., Zega, T. J., Connolly Jr., H. C., and Lauretta, D. S. (2023). Preliminary examination of returned samples from Bennu using quantitative particle analysis in the scanning electron microscope. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6190.

Thompson M. S.Schrader D. L., Davidson J., and Zega T. J. (2023) Simulating Micrometeoroid Bombardment of Sulfides via in situ Heating in the Transmission Electron Microscope. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6258.

Zega, T. J., McCoy, T. J., Keller, L. P., Haenecour, Thompson, M. S., P., King, A. J., Thomas-Keprta, K., Le, L., Tu, V., Hill, D. H., Polit, A., Connolly Jr., H. C., and Lauretta, D. S. (2023). A Quick-Look Analysis of Asteroid Bennu. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6300.

Bott N.^Thompson M. S., Vander Kaaden K. E., Loeffler M. J. and McCubbin F. M. (2023). Simulating Micrometeoroid Bombardment on Mercury: Identifying New Space Weathering Features in the Laboratory. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1696.

Chaves L. C.*, Thompson M. S., Horgan B., Dukes C. A., Loeffler M. J., Horgan, B., Szabo, P. S., Smith, N. L., and Ardrey, K. D. (2023) Evaluating the Effects of Space Weathering on Asteroidal Accessory Phases: Magnetite and Pentlandite. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1804.

Kling, A. M.*, Greer, J., Thompson, M. S., Heck P. R., Isheim D., and Seidman D. N. (2023) Solar wind-sourced water stored in nanoscale reservoirs in lunar soil grains. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1710.

Laczniak, D. L.* & Thompson, M. S. (2023). Space weathering effects revealed through in situ ion irradiation and heating of the Murchison meteoroite in the transmission electron microscope. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1176.

McFadden J. A.*, Thompson M. S., Keller L. P., Christoffersen R., Morris R. V., Shearer C., and the ANGSA Science Team (2023) Surface Exposure Timescales of Apollo Core Sample 73002 Space Weathered Grains. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1767.

Melendez L. E.*, Thompson M. S., Keller L. P., and Snead C. J. (2023). Characterizing Space Weathering Features in Grains from Asteroid Ryugu. 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2069.

 

2022

Bott, N.^, Thompson, M. S., Vander Kaaden, K. E., Loeffler, M. J., and McCubbin, F. M. (2022) Simulating Micrometeoroid Bombardment on Mercury in the Laboratory, Europlanet Science Congress 2022, EPSC2022-574

Chaves L. C.*, Thompson M. S., Horgan B., Dukes C. A., and Loeffler M. J. (2022) Space Weathering of Magnetite Simulated by Pulsed Laser and Ion Irradiation Experiments. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6322.

Greer, J., Kling, A. M.*, Isheim, D., Seidman, D. N., Thompson, M. S., Heck, P. R. (2022) Nanoscale analyses of space weathered mature lunar soil 79221. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6303.

Kling, A. M.*, Greer, J., Thompson, M.S., Heck, P. R. (2022). Coordinated TEM and APT analyses to understand the distribution of solar wind-sourced hydrogen and water in space weathered lunar soils. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6332.

Laczniak, D.L.*, Thompson, M.S., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C.A., Morris, R.V., Keller, L.P. (2022) Unraveling solar wind space weathering of carbon-rich asteroids: Low-flux vs. highflux ion irradiation of Murchison. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6476.

McFadden J. A.*, Thompson M. S.Keller L. P., Christoffersen R., Morris R. V., Shearer C., and the ANGSA Science Team (2022) Surface Exposure Timescales of Apollo Core Sample 73002 Space Weathered Grains. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6418.

Noguchi T. and 74 others including Thompson M. S. (2022) Dehydration Decomposition of Phyllosilicates in the C-Type Asteroid Ryugu Material by Space Weathering. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6170.

Thompson M. S.Schrader D. L., Davidson J., Zega T. J. (2022) Formation of Fe Whiskers Through Simulated Micrometeoroid Bombardment. 85th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6045.

Chaves L. C.*, Thompson M. S., Horgan B., Dukes C. A., Richards B., Honts L., and Loeffler M. J. (2022). Understanding the Effects of Space Weathering on Magnetite Through Experimental Simulations. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2213.

Greer J., Kling A. M.*Isheim D., Seidman D. N., Thompson M. S., and Heck P. R. (2022). Nanoscale Analyses of Vesicles in Space-Weathered Lunar Soil Silicates and Ilmenite. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1508. 

Jaret S. J., Rasbury E. T., Reiners P., Thompson M. S.Hemming S. R., et al. (2022). Could the Martian Shergottites Be from an Impact Melt Sheet? 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2356.

Kling, A. M.*, Greer, J., Thompson, M. S., Heck, P. R. (2022). Identification of solar wind-sourced water in the space weathered rims of lunar soils. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1504.

Laczniak D. L.*, Thompson M. S., Christoffersen R., Dukes C. A., Morris R. V., and Keller L. P. (2022). Understanding the Role of Ion Flux in Solar Wind Space Weathering:  Low Flux H+ and He+ Irradiation of the Murchison Meteorite. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1749.

McFadden J. M.*Thompson M. S., Keller L. P. Christoffersen R. Morris R. V. et al. (2022). Evaluating Space Weathering and Surface Exposure Timescales for Grains from Apollo 17 Core Sample 73002. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1539.

Thompson M. S.Zanetta P-M., Zega T. J., Noguchi T., Yurimoto H., et al. (2022). Evidence for Micrometeoroid Bombardment on the Surface of Asteroid Ryugu. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2134.

Zanetta P-M., Thompson M. S., Zega T. J., Noguchi T., Yurimoto H., et al. (2022). Effect of Space Weathering on the Iron Oxidation State of Ryugu Samples, a STEM-EELS Study. 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1642.

 

2021

Thompson, M. S., Laczniak, D.L.*, Dukes, C.A., Loeffler, M.J., Morris, R.V., Glotch, T.D., and Keller, L.P. (2021). Revealing the combined effects of simulated solar wind irradiation and micrometeoroid bombardment of a carbonaceous chondrite. 84th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6289.

Laczniak, D.L.*, Thompson, M.S., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C.A., Clemett, S.J., Morris, R.V., Keller, L.P. (2021) Investigating space weathering effects of carbonaceous asteroids through low-flux and high-flux H+ and He+ irradiation of the Murchison meteorite. 84th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6086.

Kling, A.M.*, Benner, M.C.*, Thompson, M.S., Greer, J., Diaz, R.E., Heck, P.R. (2021). The Search for Water in Lunar Soils Through Coordinated Analysis of Space Weathering Characteristics in an Apollo 17 Sample. 84th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6241.

Chaves, L.C.*, Thompson, M.S., Prince, B., Loeffler, M.J. (2021). Simulating micrometeoroid impacts on magnetite: Implications for remote sensing observations and returned sample analysis. 84th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6298.

Chaves, L.C.* and Thompson, M.S. (2021). Sulfur and nickel depletion in space weathered sulfides from asteroid Itokawa. 84th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society. Abstract 6234.

Laczniak, D.L.*Thompson, M.S., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C.A., Clemett, S.J., Morris, R.V., Keller, L.P. (2021) Investigating space weathering effects on carbonaceous asteroids using high-flux and low-flux ion irradiation of the Murchison meteorite. Microscopy and Microanalysis Meeting.

Kling, A.M.*, Thompson, M.S., Greer, J., Heck, P. R. (2021). Coordinated Analysis of Space Weathering Characteristics in Lunar Samples to Understand Water Distribution on the Moon. Microscopy and Microanalysis Meeting.

Chaves, L.C.*, Thompson, M.S., Shuvo, S.N. (2021). Coordinates Analyses on Space Weathering Signatures on a Fe-sulfide grade from asteroid Itokawa. Microscopy and Microanalysis Meeting.

Thompson, M. S.Laczniak, D.L.*, Loeffler, M.J., Dukes, C.A., Clemett, S.J., Morris, R.V., Glotch, T.D., Christoffersen, R, and Keller, L.P. (2021). Understanding the Space Weathering of Returned Samples through Coordinated Analysis of Experimental Analogs. Annual V. M. Goldschmidt Conference.

Kling, A.M.*, Thompson, M.S., Greer, J., Heck, P. R. (2021). Coordinated Analysis of Space Weathering Characteristics in Lunar Samples to Understand Water Distribution on the Moon. Annual V. M. Goldschmidt Conference.

Thompson, M. S., Vander Kaaden, K. E., Loeffler, M. J., and McCubbin, F. M. 2021. Understanding the Space Weathering of Mercury through Laboratory Experiments. 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1496.

Laczniak, D.L.*, Thompson, M.S., Christoffersen, R., Dukes, C.A., Clemett, S.J., Morris, R.V., Keller, L.P. (2021) Understanding space weathering of carbonaceous asteroids through H+ and He+ ion irradiation of the Murchison meteorite. 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract 2361.
 
Glotch, T. D., Thompson, M. S., Dukes, C. A., and Loeffler, M. J. 2021. Micro-FTIR Imaging and Spectroscopy of Experimentally Space Weathered CM2 Chondrite Murchison. 52nd Lunar and  Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2004.

Chaves, L.C.* & Thompson, M.S. (2021) Chemical and microstructural analysis of space weathered Fe-sulfides returned from asteroid Itokawa. Annual V. M. Goldschmift Conference.

Ernst, C. E., Chabot, N. L., Klima, R. L., Kubota, S., Rogers, G., Byrne, P. K., Huack II, S. A., Vander Kaaden, K. E., Vervack, R. J., Besse, S., Blewett, D. T., Denevi, B., Goossens, S., Indyk, S. J., Izenberg, N. R.,  Johnson, C. L., Jozwiak, L. M., Korth, H., McNutt, R. L., Murchie, S. L., Peplowski, P. N., Raines, J. M., Rampe, E. B., Thompson, M. S., and Weider, S. Z. 2021. Mercury Lander: Transformative Science from the Surface of the Innermost Planet. 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2565.