Historical Events tagged with "magnetosphere"
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Ariane 5 Rocket Fails Shortly After Launch
The first flight of the Ariane 5 rocket, a European space launch vehicle manufactured by Arianespace, was conducted as part of a Cluster mission, which aimed to study the Earth's magnetosphere. Unfortunately, just 37 seconds post-launch, the rocket exploded in a catastrophic failure. This incident revealed critical software issues and led to significant changes in the European space program's approach to satellite launches and vehicle design.
Continue ReadingLaunch of Explorer 32 Satellite
Explorer 32 was launched as part of the United States' efforts to study the Earth's magnetosphere. The mission utilized the Delta D rocket and was managed by NASA. Launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Explorer 32 provided crucial data on high-energy cosmic rays, magnetospheric particles, and the interactions of solar wind with Earth's magnetic field. This mission contributed significantly to our understanding of space weather and Earth's environment.
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