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A Decade of Discovery: A Literature Review on the IBEX Ribbon and its Implications for the Heliosphere
Over a decade ago, a small NASA satellite, the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX), made a revolutionary discovery that fundamentally changed our understanding of the heliosphere, the protective bubble of solar wind that envelops our solar system. Rather than the smooth, predictable boundary scientists had modeled for years, IBEX’s first all-sky map revealed a startling and…
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What are the Key Components of the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
Livestream of the IMAP Assembly https://imap.princeton.edu/clean-room-video-feed The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) is a NASA mission designed to study the heliosphere and its interaction with the interstellar medium. The spacecraft comprises several key components: 1. Scientific Instruments: IMAP is equipped with ten specialized instruments to achieve its scientific objectives: Charged Particle-Sensing Instrument Installed on…
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