EscaPADE

Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers

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EscaPADE

The two EscaPADE spacecraft will study the transfer of solar wind energy and momentum through Mars’ unique hybrid magnetosphere.

Type

Orbiter

Launch

2024

Target

Mars

Objective

Study the magnetosphere of Mars
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