Unraveling the Mystery: Mars' Vanishing Solar Wind and its Impact on Water Loss
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NASA's MAVEN mission observed a rare solar event in December 2022, causing the solar wind to "disappear" and leading to significant changes in Mars' atmosphere and magnetosphere. The event created a void in the solar wind, causing the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere to expand. MAVEN's measurements provided vital insights into the planet's interaction with solar phenomena, offering valuable data for scientists studying Mars' response to extreme solar events.
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