Sun-observing spacecraft sheds light on the solar wind’s origin

Sun-observing spacecraft sheds light on the solar wind’s origin

The solar wind is a ubiquitous feature of our solar system. This relentless high-speed flow of charged particles from the sun fills interplanetary space. On Earth, it triggers geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites and it causes the dazzling auroras – the northern and southern lights – at high latitudes. But precisely how the sun … Read more

Explainer-What is India’s next space mission after moon landing?

Explainer-What is India’s next space mission after moon landing?

On the heels of the success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon landing, India’s space agency has set a date for its next mission – this time to study the sun. The Aditya-L1, India’s first space observatory for solar research, is getting ready for launch at the country’s main spaceport in Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation … Read more