New research reveals lower force requirements for Martian meteorite journeys, reshaping Mars' geological history and opening possibilities for future discoveries.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
By challenging conventional assumptions and conducting sophisticated lab simulations, the researchers have discovered that the force required to propel Martian rocks into space is lower than previously believed. These findings are vital for our understanding of the geological history of Mars and the abundance of Martian meteorites on Earth.
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