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ESA BR-302 Swarm: ESA's Magnetic Field Mission14 November 2012
ESA BR-302 Swarm: ESA's Magnetic Field Mission14 November 2012 Swarm is a constellation of three satellites to measure precisely the magnetic signals from Earth's core, mantle, crust and oceans, as well as the ionosphere and magnetosphere. The resulting models will give insight into Earth's interior and space we...
ESA Euronews: Measuring Earth's vital magnetic field26 October 2012
ESA Euronews: Measuring Earth's vital magnetic field26 October 2012 Earth's magnetosphere is an invisible shield, protecting our planet from harmful solar radiation. Many living organisms - from bacteria to insects or birds - seem to rely on Earth's magnetic field to navigate.
Earth’s magnetosphere behaves like a sieve24 October 2012
Earth’s magnetosphere behaves like a sieve24 October 2012 ESA’s quartet of satellites studying Earth’s magnetosphere, Cluster, has discovered that our protective magnetic bubble lets the solar wind in under a wider range of conditions than previously believed.
Swarm constellation heads north17 February 2012
Swarm constellation heads north17 February 2012 The three satellites that make up ESA’s Swarm magnetic field mission were presented to the media today. Following a demanding testing programme, the satellites were displayed in the cleanroom before they are shipped to Russia for their July launch.
Swarm: magnetic field satellites get their bearings27 October 2011
Swarm: magnetic field satellites get their bearings27 October 2011 ESA’s Swarm satellites, which will unravel the complexities of Earth’s magnetic shield, are being put through their paces to ensure that they will withstand the rigours of space. Marking an important milestone, the first satellite has undergone magnet...
