While Martian dust devils and storms can stir up impressive plumes, historical observations suggest the planet’s ultra-thin atmosphere — about 1% the density of Earth’s — limits their destructive power. Winds, even in global storms, rarely exceed 6097 mphkm/h, making major equipment damage unlikely. Dust accumulation on solar panels and mechanical components remains a real operational challenge, but these effects are typically manageable, offering engineers predictable conditions for planning landers, rovers, and future human missions.