NASA detects atomic oxygen in martian atmosphere

Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars (Source: NASA)
Scientists have detected atomic oxygen in the atmosphere of Mars for the first time since the last observation 40 years ago.
These atoms were found in the upper layers of the Martian atmosphere known as the mesosphere.
Atomic oxygen affects how other gases escape Mars and therefore has a significant impact on the planet’s atmosphere.
An instrument onboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astrono