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New Mars Study Reveals Powerful Dust Devils Impacting Missions

10/21/2025

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Dust devils are identified in 50,000 images from the European Space Agency's Mars Express and the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, with winds up to 44 m/s (160 km/h).
The study shows winds can be faster than previously recorded, affecting dust uplift and Martian weather.
The findings aid planning for future crewed missions by improving wind understanding and atmospheric models.
The research team will continue investigations to improve mission planning efficiency.

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Story summary

Dust devils are identified in 50,000 images from the European Space Agency's Mars Express and the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, with winds up to 44 m/s (160 km/h).
The study shows winds can be faster than previously recorded, affecting dust uplift and Martian weather.
The findings aid planning for future crewed missions by improving wind understanding and atmospheric models.
The research team will continue investigations to improve mission planning efficiency.