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InSight Lander Detects 1,000 Marsquakes Before Mission Ends

1/10/2025

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NASA's InSight lander, which touched down on Mars in 2018, wrapped up its mission in December 2022 after its solar panels became dust-covered. Yet, it made a remarkable impact by detecting over 1,000 Marsquakes, deepening our knowledge of Martian geology. Looking ahead, the BepiColombo mission is poised to reach Mercury's orbit in late 2024, offering exciting new discoveries.

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NASA's InSight lander, which touched down on Mars in 2018, wrapped up its mission in December 2022 after its solar panels became dust-covered. Yet, it made a remarkable impact by detecting over 1,000 Marsquakes, deepening our knowledge of Martian geology. Looking ahead, the BepiColombo mission is poised to reach Mercury's orbit in late 2024, offering exciting new discoveries.