• The tempestuous origins of the solar wind: how Parker and Solar Orbiter are probing our star’s atmosphere

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    Alexis Rouillard (IRAP, Leibniz IAP) On Christmas Eve 2024, after seven Venus flybys to adjust its orbits closer to the Sun, the Parker Solar Probe reached its closest approach to the solar surface, at a distance of just under nine solar radii. The first seven years of this incredible mission have provided in situ measurements […]

  • Science and wonder in Euclid’s colorful Universe

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    Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CEA AIM, OSU Paris Saclay) ESA's Euclid journey from raw data to global awe began with its Early Release Observations (ERO) program, marking a series of pivotal media moments that showcased the mission's capabilities and long-term vision. In November 2023, the first release unveiled breathtaking color images from Euclid’s twin panoramic cameras, signaling […]