Fall into an ice giant's atmosphere
The unique atmospheric compositions of "ice giant" planets Uranus and Neptune were recreated to simulate a plunge deep within them, using suitably adapted European shocktubes and plasma facilities.
The unique atmospheric compositions of "ice giant" planets Uranus and Neptune were recreated to simulate a plunge deep within them, using suitably adapted European shocktubes and plasma facilities.
Space Exploration
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Space Exploration
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Space Exploration
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Planetary Sciences
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Space Exploration
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Planetary Sciences
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Space Exploration
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