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Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made

Research on Martian auroras helps scientists better understand the planet's atmospheric loss and its implications for climate change.

NASA29 Jul 20261 min read
Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made
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This July 23, 2026, illustration depicts charged particles from a solar storm stripping away charged particles of Mars’ atmosphere, one of the processes of Martian atmosphere loss studied by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission. NASA MAVEN mission scientists have found that certain types of auroras on Mars form in a similar way […]

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