NASA & ESA Plan Missions to Answer Burning Questions
Katie Cordrey — April 26, 2009 — Tech
References: solarprobe.jhuapl.edu & telegraph
Humanity’s fascination with the sun is nothing new, but our technology has come a long way from Icarus’ wings of feathers and wax. There are plans currently underway for two major solar exploration projects:
The European Space Agency (ESA) with NASA's backing plans to launch the Solar Orbiter. The probe will orbit the sun to give scientists a never-before-seen view of its poles. Mission launch is expected in 2017. Design work is in progress.
In addition, NASA plans to launch Solar Probe Plus in May 2015 on a seven-year mission. The probe will circle Venus seven times, each time entering more deeply into the sun’s atmosphere.
The European Space Agency (ESA) with NASA's backing plans to launch the Solar Orbiter. The probe will orbit the sun to give scientists a never-before-seen view of its poles. Mission launch is expected in 2017. Design work is in progress.
In addition, NASA plans to launch Solar Probe Plus in May 2015 on a seven-year mission. The probe will circle Venus seven times, each time entering more deeply into the sun’s atmosphere.
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