Mars Magnetosphere Atmosphere Ionosphere and Space-weather Science Explorers
ESA’s M-Matisse is a competitive-study concept for two coordinated Mars orbiters that would investigate how solar-wind interactions couple the Martian magnetosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, lower atmosphere, and surface, improving understanding of Mars’ habitability and atmospheric evolution.
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- Family Name
- M-Matisse
- Full Name
- Mars Magnetosphere Atmosphere Ionosphere and Space-weather Science Explorers
- Roles
- orbiterresearch
- Status
- development
- Type
- spacecraft
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- Description
- ESA’s M-Matisse is a competitive-study concept for two coordinated Mars orbiters that would investigate how solar-wind interactions couple the Martian magnetosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, lower atmosphere, and surface, improving understanding of Mars’ habitability and atmospheric evolution.
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 01:37:22 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 01:37:22 UTC