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SMILE Mission To Decode Dangerous Solar Storms Why in the News ? A joint mission by the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is set to launch the SMILE spacecraft to study how Earth’s magnetic shield protects the planet from intense solar winds and harmful space weather events. SMILE Mission and Scientific …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached just 6 million km from the Sun’s surface on March 22, 2025, setting a new record. It continues to study solar wind, corona, and magnetic fields, providing crucial insights into space weather and solar activity. Highlights of the Mission: The Parker Solar Probe, launched by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft’s instruments, SUIT and VELC, captured significant solar activities including X-class and M-class flares and Coronal Mass Ejections in May 2024. These solar events caused a major geomagnetic storm on May 11, 2024. source:scribd Aditya-L1 Mission: First space-based observatory-class Indian solar mission. Distance: 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. Duration …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 and Aditya-L1 detect solar flares and auroras, showcasing advanced space observation capabilities. Recent intense geomagnetic storms cause disruptions, highlighting the importance of space weather monitoring and preparedness. source:scribd About Auroras: Luminous phenomena near Earth’s poles caused by charged particles interacting with the magnetic field and atmosphere. Composition: Consist …
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