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Total Solar Eclipse Opens Window Into Sun’s Corona Why in the News ? A total solar eclipse recently provided European scientists an opportunity to study the Sun’s faint corona from Earth. Such events enable detailed observations of the inner corona, solar magnetic structures and phenomena linked to solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Why Total …
Read MoreZWAN-WOLF EFFECT Why in the News? Mars Discovery: Scientists detected the Zwan-Wolf effect on Mars using data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s MAVEN spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in understanding planetary atmospheric dynamics and space weather phenomena, while demonstrating the importance of india-us relations and quadrilateral security dialogue frameworks in advancing space exploration capabilities …
Read MoreSMILE Mission Studies Earth’s Shield Against Solar Storms Why in the News ? The joint Europe-China SMILE mission is set to launch aboard the Vega-C rocket to study how Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from harmful solar winds and dangerous space weather events. International Cooperation Framework The SMILE mission represents a landmark example of international …
Read MoreNASA’s PUNCH Mission Makes Solar Wind Visible Why in the News ? NASA’s PUNCH Space Mission, led by Dr. Craig Edward DeForest, aims to study the Sun’s corona and solar wind as a unified system. The mission enhances our ability to predict space weather, crucial for protecting satellites and communication systems, and contributes to broader …
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 …
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