Solar Orbiter

At the end of March, Solar Orbiter captured unique data from a distance of only 48 million kilometers from the Sun. The first of these are now published. more

Imaging and spectroscopy in the extreme UV with Solar Orbiter more

Never before has the space probe been this close to the Sun: In a few days, Solar Orbiter will venture to within 48 million kilometers of our star. more

Using unique observational data and computer simulations, the MPS scientist is striving to understand the incredibly hot temperatures in the solar corona. more

The maneuver marks the beginning of the main science mission. The space probe will now proceed deeper into the inner Solar System. more