MAVEN saw what happens to Mars when there's no solar wind
NASA's MAVEN mission observed a dramatic drop in solar wind on Mars, leading to expansion of the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere.
The drop in solar wind caused significant changes in Mars' magnetosphere and ionosphere, with the size of the magnetosphere and ionosphere more than tripling. [ more ]
The magnetic shield that protects Earth and makes life possible
Earth's magnetic field deflects solar particles, protecting the atmosphere and enabling life on Earth.
The geodynamo powered by Earth's core creates a protective shield known as the magnetosphere, guarding against solar wind and enabling existence of life on the planet. [ more ]
MAVEN saw what happens to Mars when there's no solar wind
NASA's MAVEN mission observed a dramatic drop in solar wind on Mars, leading to expansion of the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere.
The drop in solar wind caused significant changes in Mars' magnetosphere and ionosphere, with the size of the magnetosphere and ionosphere more than tripling. [ more ]
MAVEN saw what happens to Mars when there's no solar wind
NASA's MAVEN mission observed a dramatic drop in solar wind on Mars, leading to expansion of the Martian atmosphere and magnetosphere.
The drop in solar wind caused significant changes in Mars' magnetosphere and ionosphere, with the size of the magnetosphere and ionosphere more than tripling. [ more ]