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Solar Orbiter
ORBITS:
Sun
SPACECRAFT
A new perspective on our star.
Discover the mission studying the Sun from beyond the familiar view near its equator, then explore its mission on the SPACE-di interactive map.
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Reference material: European Space Agency · NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 3D render credits
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Solar Orbiter: a mission of discovery…
Solar Orbiter is a man-made spacecraft represented in the Solar System, the region of space around the Sun, our star, within the universe. Its catalogue reference body is Sun. Explore its story and purpose, then find the spacecraft on the interactive 3D space map.
Solar Orbiter — Studies the Sun and heliosphere, including views above the solar equator.
Mission and scientific objectives
Solar Orbiter is associated with European Space Agency / NASA. Studies the Sun and heliosphere, including views above the solar equator. The mission type is Solar observatory.