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Tag Archives: argon
What makes martian methane vanish so quickly?
The processes behind the release and consumption of methane on Mars have been discussed since methane was measured for the first time for approximately 15 years ago. Now, an interdisciplinary research group from Aarhus University has proposed a previously overlooked … Continue reading
MAVEN argon study: 65% of Mars atmosphere lost
Solar wind and radiation are responsible for stripping the Martian atmosphere, transforming Mars from a planet that could have supported life billions of years ago into a frigid desert world, according to new results from NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and … Continue reading
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Tagged argon, atmosphere, Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, MAVEN, NASA, University of Colorado
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Curiosity sniffs out history of Mars atmosphere
NASA’s Curiosity rover is using a new experiment to better understand the history of the Martian atmosphere by analyzing xenon. While NASA’s Curiosity rover concluded its detailed examination of the rock layers of the “Pahrump Hills” in Gale Crater on … Continue reading
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Tagged argon, atmosphere, Curiosity, Gale Crater, Mars Science Laboratory, MSL, NASA, SAM, Sample Analysis at Mars, xenon
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