NASA launches IMAP mission to understand the Sun, solar wind, and interstellar particles

NASA’s IMAP mission, launched on September 24, 2025, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, will study the Sun’s magnetic influence. Exploring the heliosphere, it aims to map charged particles and solar wind, crucial for understanding space weather. This mission will analyze how the Sun affects satellites, astronaut safety, and conditions for life on Earth.