While Earth’s magnetic field largely shields the planet from the effects of such solar storms, Mars is not afforded the same protections, because the Red Planet lost its global magnetic field long ago. As a result, Mars — along with any resident spacecraft or future crewed mission to the planet — is more vulnerable to intense solar activity.
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While Earth’s magnetic field largely shields the planet from the effects of such solar storms, Mars is not afforded the same protections, because the Red Planet lost its global magnetic field long ago. As a result, Mars — along with any resident spacecraft or future crewed mission to the planet — is more vulnerable to intense solar activity.