It is interesting that it has taken us this long to investigate a star, especially since it happens to be so close. The information we receive from this mission should be enlightening ;) to say the least.
Full Story (Via Science Daily)
Showing posts with label solar wind. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar wind. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Solar Probe Plus Should Visit the Sun in 2015
Monday, May 12, 2008
Solar Probe Planned For 2015
After 7 venus flybys and 7 years, the Solar Probe will sink into its orbit around the sun. Once there it must withstand up to 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit (1,400 Celsius).
Full Story (Via World Science)
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Finnish Electric Sail, Could Soon Be Riding the Solar Wind
There seem to be two great uses for the solar sail, to explore outside our solar system, and to provide transport with the solar system. It also might have a turbo charge on it.
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