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ESA-China SMILE Mission Nears Launch to Watch the Solar Wind Hit Earth’s Magnetic Shield
Key Takeaways
- The ESA-China SMILE mission is scheduled to launch on May 19, 2026.
- It will study how solar wind and solar storms interact with Earth’s magnetosphere.
- The mission could improve understanding of space weather risks to satellites and power systems.
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DT Editorial Team··via spacenews.com