NASA’s MAVEN Explores Mars to Understand Radio Interference at Earth
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 15:40
in Astronomy & Space
Portal origin URL: NASA’s MAVEN Explores Mars to Understand Radio Interference at EarthPortal origin nid: 454126Published: Monday, February 3, 2020 - 11:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has discovered “layers” and “rifts” in the electrically charged part of the upper atmosphere of Mars. The phenomenon is common at Earth and causes unpredictable disruptions to radio communications. The unexpected discovery by MAVEN shows that Mars is a unique laboratory to better understand this disruptive phenomenon.Portal image: Graphic illustrating radio interferenceScience Categories: Solar System