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MAVEN: Martian atmosphere contains meteoritic metal ions
Mars has electrically charged metal atoms (ions) high in its atmosphere, according to new results from NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft. The metal ions can reveal previously invisible activity in the mysterious electrically charged upper atmosphere (ionosphere) of Mars. “MAVEN has made … Continue reading →
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Tagged atmosphere, iron, magnesium, Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, MAVEN, metal ions, NASA, Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer, NGIMS, sodium, University of Colorado
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