Space Weather

ESA to launch solar orbiter on 6 February, will look at the Sun's polar regions

The mission's goals are to find how our Sun works, investigate the Sun-Earth connection and help us understand space weather.

NASA successfully launches ICON satellite to study dynamic ionosphere of Earth

Ths satellite wil last for 2 years and first data from this satellite is expected to come through by November 2019.

NASA's new missions to study the Sun and understand the effects on space weather

The Sun's particles known as solar wind creates a dynamic system of radiation called space weather.

TIFR-NCRA Pune team's images of the Sun broaden understanding of solar flares

From a million high-contrast images, the team has helped understand flares, space weather better.

Year in review: India’s biggest achievements in the fields of science and medicine

India made headlines in fields ranging from nanotechnology to space weather during the year.

Data from past space weather may help avoid future threats to Earth: Research

Space weather can disrupt electronics, aviation and satellite systems and communications.

Indian and British astronomers predict the shape of the Sun's Corona during the August Solar Eclipse

If the prediction comes true, it will mark a major scientific achievement and could facilitate forecasting of space weather in future.

Scientists one step closer to improved space weather forecast

They hope that eventually, space weather forecasting will become as reliable as today's winter storm warnings.