A new study has revealed that Mars' thin atmosphere doesn't always shield the planet from the solar wind, allowing charged particles to penetrate and potentially impact its habitability.
A new study has uncovered an unexpected interaction between Mars and the solar wind , revealing that the Red Planet’s thin atmosphere doesn’t always act as a shield against these charged particles.\A team of researchers from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center analyzed data from NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars since 2014.
Their findings show that during certain periods, solar wind can penetrate directly into the Martian atmosphere, leading to significant ion loss and potentially impacting the planet’s long-term habitability.\The researchers also found that the interaction between Mars and the solar wind is highly variable, depending on factors such as the strength of the solar wind and the direction it comes from. This variability highlights the complex nature of planetary atmospheres and their interactions with the space environment
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