They could show us a great deal about the solar radiation to which future astronauts will be exposed. Their readings could help pave the way for future astronaut missions to the Red Planet.
This cycle occurs due to shifts in our star’s magnetic field. It can cause intense solar storms that are felt throughout our solar system.
Earth’s magnetic field protects against these solar storms, but Mars isn’t quite so lucky. The Red Planet lost its global magnetic field a long time ago, meaning the effects of these solar storms are felt on the planet’s surface. The US space agency’s MAVEN orbiter and Curiosity rover will both study solar particles and radiation on Mars.
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