Aug 18, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Satellites Will Improve Understanding of the Sun
(NASA) - The Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory mission will dramatically improve our knowledge of solar eruptions.
Aug 14, 2006 | MISSIONS
NASA Announces Solar Observatory Media Briefing
(NASA) - NASA will host a teleconference about the Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory (STEREO) on Thursday.
Jun 29, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Scientists Accurately Simulate Appearance of Sun's Corona during Eclipse
(NSF) - New computer simulation of Sun will help in space weather forecasts.
Jun 27, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA and NSF Computers Simulate Sun's Corona
(NASA) - Researchers have developed a computer simulation that can accurately create a model of the sun's corona.
Mar 16, 2006 |
Nowhere to Hide From SOHO
(ESA) - New research means scientists can now use SOHO to view the far side of the Sun.
Mar 06, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
Solar Cycle Mystery Resolved
(NASA) - Scientists predict the next solar activity cycle will be 30 to 50 percent stronger than the previous one.
Mar 03, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA Media Teleconference Announces Solar Cycle Discovery
(NASA) - On March 6, NASA will hold a teleconference concerning new insights into the solar cycle.
Oct 10, 2005 | TECHNOLOGIES
Adaptive Optics Produces Ultrasharp Images of Sunspot
(National Solar Observatory) - The Dunn Solar Telescope is returning striking images of the Sun's surface
May 27, 2005 | SCIENCE
Magnetic Structure on Sun Is Responsible for Powerful Solar Storms
(NSF) - New research may aid in accurately predicting solar storms.
May 26, 2005 | SCIENCE
Chandra: Saturn Reflects Sun's X-Rays
(NASA) - According to NASA scientists, Saturn may act as a mirror, reflecting explosive activity from the Sun.
May 25, 2005 | SCIENCE
Solar 'Fireworks' Signal New Space Weather Mystery
(NASA) - The most intense burst of solar radiation in five decades accompanied a large solar flare on January 20 at 2 a.m. EST.
May 24, 2005 | MISSIONS
NASA's AcrimSat Solar Spacecraft Completes Five-Year Mission
(NASA) - AcrimSat has successfully completed five years of studying the connections between the Sun and Earth.
Feb 02, 2005 | SCIENCE
Sickening Solar Flares
(NASA) - NASA researchers discuss what a recent solar proton storm might have done to astronauts on the Moon.
Jan 28, 2005 | MISSIONS
Genesis Gives Scientists a Piece of the Sun
(NASA) - NASA scientists have sent to academic researchers a piece of the sun gathered by the Genesis spacecraft.
Dec 17, 2004 | SCIENCE
Earth's Safe Zone Became Hot During Legendary Solar Storms
(NASA) - A NASA-funded study found a region between radiation belts surrounding the Earth is not as benign as once thought.
Sep 17, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Mission Status Report
(NASA - JPL) - Genesis scientists are hopeful about samples recovered from the Genesis canister.
Sep 13, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Scientists Bouncing Back from Hard Landing
(NASA - JPL) - Scientists examining the Genesis canister are encouraged by what they see.
Sep 09, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Science Canister Moved into Cleanroom
(NASA - JPL) - The science canister from the Genesis mission has been moved into a cleanroom in Utah.
Sep 08, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Sample Return Capsule Hits the Ground
(NASA) - The Genesis sample return capsule's drogue and parafoil did not deploy as planned today, and the capsule impacted on the ground in the Utah desert.
Sep 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
Genesis Reentry
(NASA) - On September 8th, Genesis will return samples of the Sun to Earth.
Aug 24, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Mission Returns with a Piece of the Sun
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Genesis spacecraft is set to swing by Earth and jettison a sample return capsule filled with particles of the Sun.
Aug 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
Cluster Finds Giant Gas Vortices
(ESA) - Cluster has discovered vortices of ejected solar material at the edge of Earth's magnetosphere.
Aug 12, 2004 | MISSIONS
Trajectory Maneuver Brings Spacecraft Closer to Home
(NASA - JPL) - Just 30 days before its return to Earth, the Genesis spacecraft successfully completed its twentieth trajectory maneuver.
Jul 14, 2004 | MISSIONS
Voyager 1, Prepare for Action
(NASA) - At the outer limits of our solar system, a solar shock wave is about to overtake NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft.
Jul 07, 2004 | SCIENCE
Scientists Track Blast Wave To The Edge Of The Solar System
(NASA) - On July 8, scientists will discuss what was learned from last fall's record-shattering solar storms.
Jun 08, 2004 |
A 'Swarm' of Satellites for a Unique Look Inside Earth
(ESA) - ESA has determined which of the proposed Earth Explorer candidate missions will be developed and launched.
May 17, 2004 | SCIENCE, MISSIONS
XMM-Newton Detects X-ray 'Solar Cycle' in Distant Star
(ESA) - XMM-Newton has observed the cycling behavior of X-ray radiation from a distant, Sun-like star.
Apr 06, 2004 | MISSIONS
NASA Spacecraft Locks the Vault on its Sapphire, Diamond
(NASA Â JPL) - Since October 2001 NASA's Genesis spacecraft has exposed specially designed collector arrays to the Sun's solar wind.
Apr 02, 2004 | MISSIONS
Here Comes the Sun
(NASA - JPL) - NASA's Genesis mission will be the first to return material collected from beyond the moon.
Mar 17, 2004 | MISSIONS
The Continuing Adventures of Ulysses
(NASA) - The NASA/ESA Ulysses spacecraft has begun a newly extended mission to study the Sun.
Mar 16, 2004 | MISSIONS
SOHO Spots a Prominent Prominence
(NASA) - SOHO recently detected a large mass of relatively cool plasma ejected from the Sun.
Feb 20, 2004 | MISSIONS
SORCE Celebrates One Year in Space
(NASA) - NASA's SORCE satellite celebrates its first anniversary after a very eventful year.
Jan 07, 2004 |
Earth's Inconstant Magnetic Field
(NASA) - Scientists mapping the Earth's magnetic field discuss its dynamic changes in both the past and present.
Dec 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
Extensive Destruction Powers Solar Explosions
(NASA - GSFC) - Destruction of magnetic fields in the Sun's atmosphere likely power enormous solar explosions.
Dec 05, 2003 | SCIENCE
Cracks in Earth's Magnetic Shield
(NASA) - Researchers find that cracks in the magnetic field can remain open for hours, allowing the solar wind to gush through.
Nov 21, 2003 | SCIENCE
Focus on Solar Outbursts
(ESA) - After more than 20 years of watching the sun, scientists are beginning to understand the patterns of solar activity.
Nov 17, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Sun Goes Haywire
(NASA) - Solar maximum is years past, yet the sun has been remarkably active lately. Is the sunspot cycle broken?
Nov 07, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Biggest Solar Flare Ever is Classified as X28
(ESA) - The largest solar flare in history erupted on November 4th after weeks of heightened solar activity.
Oct 31, 2003 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES
Cluster Detects Changes in Magnetosphere
(ESA) - Recent solar activity has provided scientists with an excellent opportunity to study changes in the Earth's magnetosphere.
Oct 30, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
Another Giant Solar Explosion
(ESA) - Solar activity that started with Tuesday's enormous solar flare continues.
Oct 29, 2003 | MISSIONS, TECHNOLOGIES
Enormous X-ray Solar Flare Seen by SOHO
(ESA) - One of the largest solar flares on record exploded this past Tuesday, showering Earth with radiation.
Oct 24, 2003 | SCIENCE
Solar Superstorm
(NASA) - Scientists are beginning to understand a historic solar storm in 1859. One day, they say, it could happen again.
Jun 05, 2003 | SCIENCE
RHESSI's Lucky Break May Lead to Secret of Ultimate Explosions
(NASA Â GSFC) - NASA's RHESSI satellite may have uncovered important clues about the mechanism for producing gamma-ray bursts.
Apr 24, 2003 | SCIENCE
A Star with two North Poles
(NASA) - Sometimes the Sun's magnetic field goes haywire, and the effects are felt throughout the solar system.