Space
Solar Superstorm Slams Mars, Disrupting ESA Spacecraft
ESA's Mars orbiters captured unprecedented data as a massive solar storm hit the Red Planet, causing spacecraft glitches and supercharging Mars's upper atmosphere.
Key Takeaways
- ESA's Mars Express and Trace Gas Orbiter experienced radiation-induced glitches during the storm
- Mars's ionosphere expanded dramatically as solar particles deposited energy into the atmosphere
- Data directly informs radiation shielding requirements for future crewed Mars missions
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