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Solar Sail Missions for Sub-L1 Sampling of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field and Plasma on the Sun-Earth Line

Whitepaper #246 in the Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) 2024-2033. Main topics: space weather applications; basic research. Additional topics: space weather research/operations/research loop; inner heliosphere; space-based missions/projects; […]

Published onJul 31, 2023
Solar Sail Missions for Sub-L1 Sampling of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field and Plasma on the Sun-Earth Line

NOAA has a research priority to observe solar wind parameters at sub-L1 points along the Sun-Earth line. We present a proposed mission based on the Solar Cruiser architecture that can meet the first step of these research observations using solar sail propulsion technology. The mission will also fly a science payload to observe the solar wind particles and the magnetic field at sub-L1.

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