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**Sun** Erupts in Stunning Close-Up Video: See Magnetic Structures and Extreme Temperatures Captured by Solar Orbiter

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Paris, France – The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter has captured stunning close-up views of the Sun, revealing its dynamic magnetic structures and extreme temperatures. Collaborating with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, the Solar Orbiter’s mission is to study the Sun up close and from high latitudes, providing the first images of the Sun’s poles and investigating the heliosphere. The Solar Orbiter filmed the transition from the Sun’s lower atmosphere to the much hotter outer corona, …

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Space Junk Chase: Japanese Satellite Captures Close-Up Image of Massive Rocket Segment

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London, England – A satellite operated by Japanese company Astroscale has successfully tracked down and photographed a 15-year-old piece of space debris, marking a significant achievement in space technology. The object in question is an 11-meter by 4-meter discarded rocket segment with a mass of three tonnes, making it one of the largest space debris items to be closely approached. This groundbreaking mission not only showcases Astroscale’s capabilities but also highlights the growing concern surrounding …

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Jupiter’s Moon Io Stunning Close-Up: NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Captures Unbelievable Images of Volcanic Activity!

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Jupiter’s moon Io has captivated scientists and space enthusiasts for centuries, known for its extreme volcanic activity and unique landscape. NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently conducted the closest flybys of Io in over two decades, capturing stunning images with its JunoCam instrument. This groundbreaking mission provides an opportunity for citizen scientists to process and enhance the raw data, contributing to our understanding of this volcanic world. On December 30th, 2023, Juno came within about 930 miles …

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