After nearly a decade in orbit, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has, for the first time, directly observed the process that scientists had long suspected was responsible for stripping Mars of its atmosphere.

NASA scientists are gearing up to study the effects of fierce solar storms at Mars, capitalizing on a rare opportunity presented by the Sun's peak activity this year. In the coming months, two of NASA ...

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The most powerful solar storm recorded at Mars in the current solar cycle has just given scientists a stark preview of what a human presence on the Red Planet will really face. Radiation levels spiked ...

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During a recent solar storm, NASA's Curiosity rover detected its highest-ever level of radiation reaching the surface of Mars. Reading time 3 minutes A recent outburst from the Sun sent a strong blast ...

Days after light shows filled Earth’s skies with wonder, the red planet was hit by another powerful outburst of the sun. By Robin George Andrews The sun fired off a volley of radiation-riddled ...

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The sun is currently at solar maximum. This means that the celestial body is at its peak activity, releasing higher levels of radiation and solar particles. It was a strong solar storm that recently ...