Scientists advance understanding of the 'slow' solar wind using Solar Orbiter mission data.

Scientists have made progress in understanding the 'slow' solar wind using data from the Solar Orbiter mission, launched by ESA and NASA. The solar wind, which travels at hundreds of km/s, has fascinated researchers for years. The slow wind, when under 500 km/s, plays a role in producing auroras like the Northern Lights, but can also cause damage to satellites and communication systems when larger amounts of plasma are released.

May 28, 2024
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