 Mars Radiation Environment Experiment

The Mars Radiation Environment Experiment (MARS) is a scientific investigation designed to study the radiation environment on Mars. It is primarily focused on understanding the types and levels of radiation present on the Martian surface, which is critical for future human exploration and for the understanding of potential biological effects. Radiation on Mars comes from several sources, including cosmic rays and solar particle events, and is influenced by the thin Martian atmosphere and the planet's lack of a protective magnetic field.