solar wind

Nasa makes closest-ever approach to the Sun by a human-made object

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Nasa makes closest-ever approach to the Sun by a human-made object

Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe on Tuesday approached closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, marking a significant historic milestone.During this flyby, the probe endured scorching temperatures exceeding 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius) as its advanced heat shield withstood the extreme heat.Launched in August 2018, the Parker Solar Probe embarked on a seven-year mission … Read more

Aditya-L1’s PAPA detects impact of coronal mass ejections on solar wind |

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Aditya-L1’s PAPA detects impact of coronal mass ejections on solar wind |

BENGALURU: The Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) payload on board Aditya-L1 satellite has successfully detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) on solar wind, including CME events that occurred on Feb 10-11, Isro said on Friday.PAPA has two sensors — Solar Wind Electron Energy Probe (SWEEP) to measure electrons and Solar Wind Ion … Read more