As photos from the landing site show, Sunrise III is in good shape after its stratospheric research flight. First observational data look promising.
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The balloon-borne solar observatory is now flying westwards along the Arctic Circle. From the stratosphere, it has an incomparable view of the Sun.
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Stratospheric winds and weather conditions on the ground will now decide when the balloon-borne solar observatory can take off on its research flight.
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First Light for Sunrise III: the first tests with real sunlight were successful. The balloon-borne solar observatory should be ready for launch at the end of May.
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First icy cold, then midnight sun: at the Arctic Circle, the team will prepare the next flight of the balloon-borne solar observatory - and hopes for solar fireworks.
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