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Revolutionary Satellite Mission to Unveil Sun's Secrets by 2028

7/10/2025

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The Moon-Enabled Sun Occultation Mission (MESOM) is set to revolutionize our understanding of the sun's corona by simulating solar eclipses in space. Spearheaded by researchers from UCL and Aberystwyth University, this groundbreaking satellite mission, expected to launch by 2028, promises to enhance solar phenomenon insights and bolster space weather predictions, safeguarding our technology on Earth.

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The Moon-Enabled Sun Occultation Mission (MESOM) is set to revolutionize our understanding of the sun's corona by simulating solar eclipses in space. Spearheaded by researchers from UCL and Aberystwyth University, this groundbreaking satellite mission, expected to launch by 2028, promises to enhance solar phenomenon insights and bolster space weather predictions, safeguarding our technology on Earth.