According to the Mars Aeronomy Working Group charter “It is the purpose of the Mars Aeronomy Working Group to consider the goals for studies of the Martian upper atmosphere/ionosphere in light of the Exploration Vision, and to assess possible pathways to their implementation.” Presentations from a recent workshop are online here.

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