Solar Orbiter ready for emergency scenarios amidst close encounter with Sol

Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024

ESA's mission control team is on high alert as the Solar Orbiter embarks on its critical journey near the Sun, entering a phase of intense scientific activity and potential hazards. The spacecraft's proximity to our star during its perihelion introduces a heightened risk of operational complications, prompting extensive preparations to safeguard its mission and scientific yield. Daniel Lak