Wide Angle: Solar Mission to Protect Earth
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has begun its mission to unravel the secrets our sun is holding close to its heart. In many ways our nearest star remains a mystery, but using its high-definition eyes the SDO will detect solar phenomena, aid space weather prediction methods and safeguard our way of life from potentially damaging solar flares.
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New Satellite to Lay Sun's Secrets Bare
As we depend more on sensitive electronics, solar storms could knock out communication networks and power grids. Now that NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory is looking out for us, what are its key scientific objectives?
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NASA Launches Solar Observatory
The most advanced solar observatory ever built rocketed into space Thursday on a five-year quest to shed light on Earth's star.
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Rocket Launch Wipes-Out Sundog : Big Pic
As the Solar Dynamics Observatory launched atop the Atlas V rocket, photographer Tony Hoffman spotted a beautiful atmospheric phenomenon in his lens. However, this "sundog" didn't last for long.
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SDO Shines Light on the Sun
NASA hopes the Solar Dynamic Observatory will turn its scientists into space weathermen.
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Solar Sentry Prepared for Launch
NASA is preparing to launch an orbital observatory that can pick apart the inner workings of the sun.
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