Atomic oxygen, a highly reactive species prevalent in low Earth orbit (LEO), poses a persistent challenge to the durability of spacecraft materials. The erosive nature of atomic oxygen results in ...

The flying observatory SOFIA's measurement of atomic oxygen in Mars' atmosphere is superimposed on the Red Planet itself. Researchers' new measurements of the highly reactive element will let ...

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When it comes to looking for signs of life and dreaming of building an extraterrestrial human base, Venus has often played second fiddle to Mars. And our neighbour Venus, with its notorious 96.5% ...

upGREAT measured the concentration of atomic oxygen on the day and night side of Venus. Measurements were carried out using the upGREAT terahertz spectrometer on board the SOFIA airborne observatory.

Atomic oxygen has been measured with high precision for the first time using the OSAS-B spectrometer on a stratospheric balloon. The measurements provide important data for atmospheric and climate ...

Atoms are the fundamental components of matter, made up of three subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The structure of atoms determines the properties and behavior of different ...