Astrophysics and the base physical laws behind the Universe
SMILE is a joint venture between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and will provide the first global view of how Earth’s magnetic environment responds to the constantly changing flow of particles and energy from the Sun.
UK-Built X-Ray Telescope Nears Launch on International SMILE Space Mission Read More »
Experts from Space Park Leicester will reveal what it is like to fly around the Earth’s magnetic field at an exclusive evening of science, comedy, arts and discovery in London next month.
They may sound like sci-fi disasters, but they’re real—and growing more relevant in our tech-driven world.
Solar Storms: How the Sun Could Crash the Internet Read More »
Why is Mars called the Red Planet? Explore the science behind its red color, unique features like Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris, and why Mars could be humanity’s future home.
Why Is Mars Red? Discover the Science and Secrets of the Red Planet Read More »
Proba-3 mission, the technology behind its millimeter-precise satellite formation flying, and how it’s revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun.
Proba-3: Engineering the Sky for Solar Discovery Read More »
Discover how ESA’s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) will transform our understanding of the Universe.
ESA’s LISA Mission: Unveiling Gravitational Waves from Space Read More »
The ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission has made history by capturing the first-ever images of the Sun’s polar regions—a view never seen before!
Solar Orbiter Opens New Frontier with First-Ever Views of the Sun’s Poles Read More »
Space physics is a vital subdiscipline of astrophysics and geophysics, focusing on the behavior of plasma in space environments—particularly around the Earth, the Sun, and throughout the solar system. It informs critical research in areas such as space weather, planetary magnetospheres, and solar-terrestrial interactions. Over the past century, pioneering theoretical frameworks and revolutionary satellite missions
A Historical Perspective on Key Discoveries in Space Physics Read More »
From shaping planets to driving the Sun’s activity, plasma is a force both powerful and pervasive.
As the Sun travels through the galaxy, it moves through clouds of interstellar gas and dust — and this journey could reshape the protective bubble around our solar system: the heliosphere.
How the Sun’s Journey Through Space Could Affect Earth Read More »