NASAs IMAP Begins Primary Science Mission

Published by on 02/04/2026 UTC

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 03, 2026


NASAs IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) began its two-year primary science mission on Feb. 1 to explore and map the boundaries of our heliosphere – the protective bubble created by the solar wind that encapsulates our solar system.

The mission, which launched on Sept. 24, 2025, relies on 10 scientific instruments to chart a comprehensive picture of what is roiling in space

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