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Unlocking The Red Planet's Atmosphere Before Human Arrival
NASA has announced a partnership with Relativity Space to deliver a daily global view of the Martian atmosphere, a crucial step in preparing for human arrival on the Red Planet. The Aeolus mission, scheduled for launch in 2028, will provide the first integrated daily global assessment of Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds. NASA will provide the mission’s suite of scientific instruments, while Relativity Space will supply the spacecraft, launch vehicle, and cruise operations. This mission builds on decades of atmospheric research and may accelerate research while expanding opportunities for discovery, as reported by Aero-News Network.