391: High Priest of Beef Days
Dear Hank & John
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Insights on Mars' Asteroid Risk and Impact Research
This chapter explores a simulation comparing the frequency of asteroid impacts on Mars and Earth, revealing that Mars, despite its smaller size, gets hit by more asteroids due to its proximity to the asteroid belt and thinner atmosphere. The research indicates that Mars encounters about 2.6 times more large asteroids annually than Earth, offering opportunities to study Mars' interior and enhance our understanding of the planet.
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