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NASA's MAVEN mission has directly observed atmospheric sputtering on Mars, a process where solar wind particles knock atmospheric particles into space, confirming its role in the planet's atmospheric loss and the disappearance of water, especially during early, more active solar conditions.
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.
NASA's MAVEN mission has captured striking ultraviolet images of Mars, providing valuable insights into the planet's upper atmosphere and interactions with the Sun. The images, taken at different points in Mars' orbit, reveal ozone accumulation during the northern hemisphere's cold winter nights and the presence of a deep crater called Argyre Basin. MAVEN's data is helping scientists investigate the loss of Mars' atmosphere over time.