Aurora
NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development
NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development NASA has selected two heliophysics missions for continued development: CINEMA (Cross-scale Investigation of Earth’s Magnetotail and Aurora) and CMEx (Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer). The CINEMA mission aims to advance our understanding of how plasma energy flows into the Earth’s magnetosphere, with a constellation of nine small satellites investigating […]
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Watch: What happens when the sun ‘burps’?
Watch: What happens when the sun ‘burps’? The sun’s solar maximum period has led to an increase in stunning aurora alerts. Solar flares, even massive ones, are just a tiny drop compared to the sun’s total size and energy output. Solar flares can pack a powerful punch, affecting Earth with beautiful auroras and potential power […]
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