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ExoMars Trace Gas orbiter spots daylight green oxygen at Mars


Date: 15 June 2020
Satellite: Trace Gas Orbiter
Copyright: ESA

Artist's impression of ESA's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detecting the green glow of oxygen in the martian atmosphere. This emission, spotted on the dayside of Mars, is similar to the night glow seen around Earth's atmosphere from space.

Last Update: 15 June 2020
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