Solar probe to look at the magnetic field of Venus as it swings next to the planet

The Solar Orbiter’s Sun-study spacecraft will swing close to Venus on Saturday (September 3) and collect additional observations of our neighboring planet’s mysterious magnetic field.

The solar orbit The mission, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is already being captured Closest photos of the sun. Throughout its life, the probe uses gravity Venus To adjust its orbit and sneak closer to our star. These regular oscillations across the hot, scorching planet also allow the solar orbiter to peer into the mysterious magnetic field of Earth’s sister.

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