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How do we think that Mars lost atmospheric gas?

What basic planetary property would have had to be different for Mars to retain a thicker atmosphere?​​

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the rocky planet was exposed to harsh and forceful solar winds, which blew the Martian atmosphere away.

Another option for thickening the atmosphere of Mars, and, in turn, raising the temperature of the planet, would be to set up solar-powered, greenhouse-gas producing factories.

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