Conclusion of the Smile Satellite Mission (esa.int)

• Final stage of the Smile scientific mission.
• Data collection on solar-terrestrial interaction complete.
• Success of ESA-CAS international scientific collaboration.

"The Smile (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission has reached its conclusion, marked by final data transmissions. This collaboration between the ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has provided critical insights into how the solar wind impacts Earth's magnetosphere, enhancing our understanding of space weather risks and planetary protection."