Space Science
Smile pre-launch media briefing
Mar 26, 2026, 2:22 PM
出典: ESA Space News
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<p>Watch the replay of the Smile pre-launch media briefing. The briefing covered key details ahead of the mission’s launch aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Smile is a joint mission between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, designed to study how the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field.</p>
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Video:
01:00:11
Watch the replay of the Smile pre-launch media briefing. The briefing covered key details ahead of the mission’s launch aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Smile is a joint mission between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, designed to study how the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field.
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Solar Wind
Solar wind is a stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun. It consists mainly of electrons and protons and can have significant effects on planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.
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Earth's Magnetic Field
The Earth's magnetic field is a protective shield generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core. It plays a crucial role in protecting the planet from solar and cosmic radiation, as well as guiding navigation for various species and human technologies.