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NASA’s IMAP mission

October 6 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 20 0
  • NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.
  • IMAP will study the heliosphere, solar wind, and interstellar particles to understand the Sun’s impact on Earth and space weather.
  • The spacecraft will operate from Lagrange Point 1 (L1) for continuous observation of solar and interstellar activity.
  • It carries 10 instruments to support space weather forecasting and ensure the safety of satellites and astronauts.

 

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