Solar Wind at Martian Moon Could Impact Future Missions

The video discusses Phobos, a moon of Mars, and its interaction with the solar wind. Phobos orbits close to Mars and lacks an atmosphere, causing it to directly encounter the solar wind. This interaction creates a negative electric potential on its night side, affecting its surface and the Stickney Crater. These phenomena pose challenges for future exploration missions, as static charges could impact equipment.

Describe the effects of the Stickney crater on the electric charge of Phobos.

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What challenges might future missions to Phobos face regarding static electric charge?

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