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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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NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar Wind
NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar Wind NASA has launched two spacecraft, ESCAPADE, to study Mars’ magnetic environment and prepare for future human exploration. The twin spacecraft will investigate how the solar wind strips away Martian atmosphere, causing the planet to cool and its surface water to evaporate. ESCAPADE will arrive […]
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NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere
NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere NASA’s ESCAPADE mission launched on November 13, 2025, sending two small orbiters to Mars to study its atmosphere and advance deep space capabilities. The twin spacecraft, Blue and Gold, are smaller than those used in the past, weighing about the size […]
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What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth
What are solar storms and the solar wind? 3 astrophysicists explain how particles coming from the Sun interact with Earth The Sun occasionally ejects large amounts of energy and particles that can interact with Earth, causing solar storms and space weather. Solar winds are streams of plasma that surround and engulf the Earth and other […]
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NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch
NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch NASA and Blue Origin are inviting media to attend the launch of the ESCAPADE mission, which will study Mars’ interaction with solar wind. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will provide insight into how solar activity drives atmospheric escape on Mars, and will be launched on NASA’s […]
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2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar
2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar NASA has launched two new missions to study the influence of the Sun on the solar system, which will help scientists understand the impact of solar activity on technological systems and space weather. The two […]
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Upcoming Launch to Boost NASA’s Study of Sun’s Influence Across Space
Upcoming Launch to Boost NASA’s Study of Sun’s Influence Across Space NASA and NOAA are launching three new spacecraft to study the Sun’s influence across space, including the IMAP, Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and SWFO-L1 missions. The IMAP mission will investigate the interaction of the solar wind at its boundary with interstellar space and the energization […]
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NASA Invites Media to Learn About New Missions to Map Sun’s Influence
NASA Invites Media to Learn About New Missions to Map Sun’s Influence NASA will hold a media teleconference on September 4 to discuss its upcoming Sun and space weather missions, including IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) and Carruthers Geocorona Observatory. The IMAP mission will map the boundaries of our heliosphere, exploring how it interacts […]
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NASA’s CODEX Captures Unique Views of Sun’s Outer Atmosphere
NASA’s CODEX Captures Unique Views of Sun’s Outer Atmosphere NASA’s CODEX instrument has captured unique views of the Sun’s outer atmosphere, revealing temperature changes and gusty, uneven flow. The CODEX instrument, located on the International Space Station, uses a coronagraph to measure the speed and temperature of solar wind using special filters. These first-of-their-kind measurements […]
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Can Solar Wind Make Water on Moon? NASA Experiment Shows Maybe
Can Solar Wind Make Water on Moon? NASA Experiment Shows Maybe NASA has confirmed that solar wind can create water on the Moon through a chemical reaction when charged particles from the Sun collide with lunar soil. The experiment, led by NASA researcher Li Hsia Yeo, used a custom apparatus to simulate the Moon’s environment […]
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