Why so many spacecraft carry magnetometers
The public is enamored of images returned to Earth by space probes. Whether they show the moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, or the icy surface of Pluto, these captivating images garner loads of attention. In addition to cameras, robotic probes always carry an array of scientific instruments that get far less attention fromContinue reading "Why so many spacecraft carry magnetometers"
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