Intellect PlusSun & solar physics
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New solar chemical measurements help resolve long-standing mysteries of the Sun's interiorResearchers re-analyzing the Sun's chemical composition found that updated measurements of elements like oxygen and nitrogen can resolve a puzzling mismatch between solar models a…
Did NASA's Parker Solar Probe actually touch the Sun?While the phrase sounds like science fiction, the Parker Solar Probe has reached a milestone that redefines our understanding of solar boundaries. This video explains the science …
Humanity just reached out and touched our closest starFor the first time ever, a human-made machine has entered the Sun's upper atmosphere. By physically sampling the solar corona, we are moving beyond remote observation to direct ex…
How engineers prepare a new spacecraft for the rigours of spaceThe Smile mission is preparing for its 2026 launch. This video offers a look at the intensive environmental testing recently completed in the Netherlands to ensure the spacecraft …
Six toaster-sized satellites are teaming up to track the Sun's most dangerous eruptions.NASA's SunRISE mission deploys an array of six small spacecraft to map solar radio emissions. By monitoring these turbulent events, scientists aim to better understand space weath…- A volatile solar region unleashed a barrage of intense flares in early February 2026.NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a highly active sunspot region as it rotated toward Earth. This footage reveals the magnetic structures driving powerful solar eruptions…
How the Smile mission tracks the Sun's impact on EarthWatch the precise launch operations of the Smile spacecraft as it departs from French Guiana to investigate the complex relationship between solar winds and our planet's magnetic …
How a 25-year mission decoded the Sun's invisible stormsExplore the remarkable journey of the ESA's Cluster mission. This documentary traces how four satellites navigated the solar wind to reveal the complex, often turbulent connection…
How engineers prepare the Smile mission for its 2026 launchGo behind the scenes at the ESA’s technical centre in the Netherlands to witness the final testing phases of the Smile mission. This video explores the rigorous review process req…
Is the Sun's magnetic field preparing for a massive reversal?Solar activity is intensifying far beyond initial scientific predictions. This video examines the evolution of sunspots and magnetic field lines, using NASA's Solar Dynamics Obser…
How a fleet of toaster-sized satellites monitors solar stormsNASA's SunRISE mission uses an array of six small satellites to act as a single radio telescope. This video explores how these CubeSats observe low-frequency radio emissions to st…
The fastest human-made object just survived its closest approach to the SunOn December 24, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe achieved a historic milestone. Traveling at a staggering 430,000 miles per hour, the spacecraft flew just 3.8 million miles above t…
The Gannon storm: Earth’s most documented severe geomagnetic event in two decadesOn May 10, 2024, a G5-rated solar storm struck Earth, pushing the aurora into unusually low latitudes. While it avoided catastrophic destruction, the event triggered a cascade of …
How magnetic explosions in space can disrupt life on EarthWhen the solar wind hits our magnetic shield, it triggers violent energy releases. This video explores NASA's TRACERS mission, which investigates the mysterious process of magneti…
Three new missions are launching to map the Sun's influence across our solar systemNASA, NOAA, and the Space Force are preparing to launch a trio of spacecraft. This video covers the prelaunch news conference for three missions designed to study the solar wind a…
Three new spacecraft are launching to guard our solar system from solar stormsA trio of NASA and NOAA missions is preparing for a coordinated launch to monitor the Sun's influence. From detecting early warnings of solar storms to mapping the edge of our sol…