Venus Is Leaking Carbon And Oxygen, And We Don't Know Why
Planetary atmospheres are typically leaky things.
Source: sciencealert.com
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Planetary atmospheres are typically leaky things.
"This is the first time that positively charged carbon ions have been observed escaping from Venus' atmosphere," researcher Lina Hadid said.
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 - The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has provided new insights into the atmospheric dynamics of Venus, showing how carbon and oxygen escape from the upper atmosphere. During its journey, the spacecraft
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