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Mars’ Crust Thicker Than Earth’s with Radioactive Heat Source, Study Finds

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A recent study utilizing data collected by NASA’s Mars InSight lander has revealed that the crust of Mars is thicker compared to Earth’s crust. The research further indicates that Mars’ primary internal heat source originates from the decay of radioactive elements such as thorium and uranium. These findings highlight the similarities between Mars and Earth, … Read more

NASA formally retires Mars Insight Lander 4-year mission

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NASA formally retires Mars Insight Lander 4-year mission

NASA has formally retired its Mars InSight lander, the first robotic probe specially designed to study the deep interior of a distant world, four years after it arrived on the surface of the red planet, the US space agency announced on Wednesday. Mission controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) near Los Angeles determined the … Read more