Technology · 1 July 2026
China-Europe SMILE satellite starts key tests in Beijing
Expedition 20 Crew, NASA via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The SMILE mission, a joint China-Europe project, is getting ready to study how the Sun's energy affects Earth's magnetic field and space weather. Its flight model satellite is now undergoing crucial final tests in Beijing. This mission aims to provide vital data for forecasting geomagnetic storms and other space weather events.
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