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Mars' Atmospheric Erosion

20172 minPGexplainer

NASA's MAVEN orbiter shows how solar wind erodes Mars' atmosphere in real-time.

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Mars' Atmospheric Erosion

2017• 2 minPG

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NASA's MAVEN orbiter shows how solar wind erodes Mars' atmosphere in real-time.

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Scientists have long suspected that the solar wind strips the Martian upper atmosphere into space, contributing to Mars' transformation from a blue world to a red one. NASA's MAVEN orbiter currently observes this erosion process, providing crucial data on how solar wind affects Mars. This video showcases the findings from MAVEN, highlighting the ongoing changes in the Martian atmosphere and the implications for understanding the planet's history and climate.

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