SMILE Satellite: China and Europe Join Forces to Map Earth’s Magnetic Shield
Launched on May 19, 2026, the SMILE satellite is a joint China-Europe mission designed to image Earth’s magnetosphere and understand our planet’s natural shield.
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Scientists Uncover Magnetic Misconceptions About Uranus from Voyager 2 Flyby
New research reveals that Voyager 2’s 1986 observations of Uranus were misleading due to rare solar wind conditions, offering fresh insights into the planet’s magnetic field.
China-Europe SMILE Satellite Completes Development, Moves Closer to 2025 Launch
China has completed development of the SMILE satellite, a joint mission with the European Space Agency aimed at studying the sun-Earth connection. The satellite is set to launch by the end of 2025.