New Experiments Shed Light on How Titan Maintains Its Unique Nitrogen-Rich Atmosphere

New Experiments Shed Light on How Titan Maintains Its Unique Nitrogen-Rich Atmosphere
Titan’s abundant atmospheric nitrogen and methane gases are notable characteristics of the moon that may help constrain its origin and evolution. Image credit: SwRI.

Heating of complex organic matter in the presence of water may be an important source of Titan’s abundant atmospheric nitrogen and methane gases.

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 Heating of complex organic matter in the presence of water may be an important source of Titan’s abundant atmospheric nitrogen and methane gases.
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