Tag: Space Science
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Sonnenwind-Expedition: Uni Bern und die NASA-Heliosphäre-Mission
Introduction to the Sonnenwind-Expedition The University of Bern is proud to announce its participation in NASA’s groundbreaking mission, the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), scheduled for launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 23, 2025. This important project aims to deepen our understanding of the heliosphere, the vast bubble of solar…
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Sonnenwind-Expedition: Uni Bern’s Role in NASA’s IMAP Mission
Overview of the IMAP Mission The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, set to launch on September 23, 2025, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aims to explore the heliosphere—the protective bubble surrounding our solar system. This groundbreaking mission, led by NASA, seeks to unlock the secrets of solar and interstellar winds, shedding…
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InSight Mission Uncovers Mars’ Chaotic Mantle Structure
The InSight Mission: Unveiling the Secrets of Mars The InSight mission, which stands for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, has been a pivotal exploration effort aimed at understanding the geology of Mars. Launched in 2018, InSight landed on the Martian surface in November 2018 and has since been instrumental in providing…
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Spacedust from Asteroid Bennu Provides Glimpse into Celestial Past
In a groundbreaking development, spacedust extracted from the asteroid Bennu is shedding new light on the secrets of our celestial past. This research opens a window to understanding the formation of our solar system and the building blocks of life. The asteroid Bennu, deemed a treasure trove of information, is roughly 4.5 billion years old,…
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Voyager 2 and Jupiter’s Great Red Spot: Inside the Massive Storm Bigger Than Earth
In July 1979, humanity experienced a monumental leap in understanding our solar system when NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft made its historic approach to Jupiter, revealing the planet’s most iconic feature: the Great Red Spot. This gargantuan storm, larger than Earth itself, has been swirling for centuries, capturing the attention of astronomers and enthusiasts alike. The…