"NASA's IMAP Probe Set to Launch in 2025 to Capture Interstellar Dust"

NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) is set to launch in 2025 to study interstellar dust particles entering our solar system, with the goal of understanding the heliosphere's protective role. The spacecraft will carry 10 science instruments, including the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX), designed to capture and analyze these tiny particles. Despite their small size and high speed, capturing these particles will provide valuable insights into the formation of galaxies, molecular clouds, and planets. IMAP is scheduled for launch in April or May next year.