NASA is gearing up for a groundbreaking launch that will send three advanced observatories into space, each designed to unlock new insights into the Sun’s influence on our solar system. Scheduled for late September, the joint mission will deploy cutting-edge instruments to monitor solar winds, cosmic radiation, and the outermost layers of Earth’s atmosphere.
The flagship of the trio, a probe dedicated to mapping the heliosphere—the vast magnetic bubble surrounding our solar system—will travel nearly a million miles from Earth to a stable orbit near Lagrange Point 1. There, it will collect data on how solar particles move and interact with interstellar space.
Accompanying it are two smaller satellites: one focused on the shimmering edge of Earth’s atmosphere known as the geocorona, and another designed to provide real-time alerts on solar storms that could disrupt satellites and power grids.
“This coordinated launch represents a leap forward in our ability to forecast space weather and protect both astronauts and Earth-based technologies,” said a NASA spokesperson.
The observatories will ride aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking another milestone in public-private collaboration for space science. With international teams contributing to the mission, the launch promises to deepen our understanding of the Sun’s dynamic behavior and its ripple effects across the cosmos.
Source : NASA