Solar Orbiter Unveils the Origin of Sun's Fastest Particles

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Source: European Space Agency
Solar Orbiter Unveils the Origin of Sun's Fastest Particles
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The Solar Orbiter mission has identified two distinct sources of energetic electrons from the Sun—solar flares and coronal mass ejections—by observing over 300 events, which enhances understanding of space weather and helps improve forecasting to protect spacecraft and astronauts.

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