Operating from 2002 to 2018, RHESSI observed solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from its low Earth orbit, significantly contributing to our understanding of the underlying physics behind these powerful energy bursts. The RHESSI data have been instrumental in uncovering vital information about solar flares and associated CMEs, events that release energy equivalent to billions of megatons of TNT into the solar atmosphere within minutes, potentially disrupting electrical systems on Earth.
Throughout its mission, RHESSI recorded over 100,000 X-ray events, allowing scientists to study the energetic particles present in solar flares. The imager's data enabled researchers to analyze the frequency, position, and motion of these particles, leading to a better understanding of their acceleration process.
As the RHESSI satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere, NASA anticipates that most of the spacecraft will burn up during its descent. However, some components are expected to survive re-entry. The risk of damage to Earth's inhabitants is considered to be low, with the odds standing at approximately 1 in 2,467. The re-entry is presently scheduled for 3:30 a.m. on April 20, though the information is subject to constant updates.
Written by Chatsonic
Well done NASA. The data you got from RHESSI ,How are you going to save the humans from the energetic
ReplyDeleteParticles of solar flares or use these particles for their benefit like producing electricity on low prices in our country Pakistan where Electricity rates are very high n people like us cant afford to install solar energy system for our home due to its high priced batteries.
from Josephine Johnson ,BSc Phy,Chem.,Math. B.Ed.,MA.Eng.
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