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Scientists Confirm Ongoing ‘Sputtering’ of Mars’ Atmosphere

Credit: DepositphotosFor the first time, scientists have directly observed a key process driving the continuous loss of Mars’ atmosphere.Decade-Long Research Leads to DiscoveryAfter more than nine years of satellite data analysis, a team led by planetary scientist Shannon Curry from the University of Colorado Boulder has identified clear evidence of atmospheric sputtering.According to the...