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IMF-induced escape of molecular ions from the Martian ionosphere

Fujimoto, M.; Kubota, Y.; Maezawa, K. +1 more

Since Mars does not possess a significant global intrinsic magnetic field, the solar wind interacts directly with the Martian ionosphere and can induce ion escapes from it. Phobos-2 and recent Mars Express (MEX) observations have shown that the escaping ions are O⁺ as well as molecular O₂⁺ and CO₂^+<…