Home Research Department Sun and Heliosphere Projects Sunrise balloon-borne solar observatory Gallery Sunrise Gallery Sunrise III Data: First Glimpse December 14, 2024 The measurement data from the balloon-borne solar observatory make the smallest details on the sun's surface visible. Sunrise III: The 2024 flight The four cameras of the IRIS-2 instrument captured astonishing views from the 2024 flight. Enjoy the ride into the stratosphere! Sunrise III: Preparing for the Flight Sunrise III is currently taking shape in the cleanrooms at MPS. A new launch is scheduled for summer of 2024. more Sunrise III Infographics Infographics highlighting different aspects of the Sunrise III mission. Under construction. more Sunrise Videos Science Flight 2013 Science Flight 2009 Sunrise Blog 2009 The Blog of the first Sunrise flight Test flight 2007