We’ve Never Actually Seen Earth’s Protective Bubble. This New Mission Aims to Change That

Understanding Earth's magnetosphere is crucial for protecting our technology and infrastructure from solar storms. The SMILE mission aims to provide unprecedented insights into this protective bubble, enhancing our ability to forecast space weather events. This knowledge is vital for safeguarding satellites, power grids, and communication systems worldwide.

• SMILE will study Earth's magnetosphere over three years.
• The mission will improve space weather forecasting capabilities.
• Insights gained can help protect critical technological infrastructure.