Why are days on Mars getting shorter? Here's what Nasa InSight says
Nasa InSight data reveals that spin of the Mars was increasing by 0.76 milliseconds per (Earth) year
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Nasa InSight data reveals that spin of the Mars was increasing by 0.76 milliseconds per (Earth) year
The discovery, using data from NASA’s retired InSight lander, is puzzling to scientists who study the red planet.
Radio signals from the lander help us track Mars' spin as it slowly shifts.
The InSight lander mission ended last year, but its data reveals some surprises about Mars, including the fact that the planet is rotating faster every year.
Radio data has also allowed planetary scientists to measure Mars' rotation rate and learn more about the world's over-sized, molten core.