Which space agency has launched the PUNCH Mission in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
NASA -
The PUNCH mission (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) is a key solar mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which was successfully launched in March 2025.
Key Information About the PUNCH Mission
The main objective of the PUNCH mission is to study the Sun's outer atmosphere (corona) and the solar winds emanating from it.
Mission Key Features:
Four-Satellite Constellation: This mission uses four small satellites (Suns). Together, these four act as a "virtual camera."
Solar Wind Imaging: This mission is designed to provide the first continuous and detailed imaging of the link between solar winds and coronal mass ejections.
Polar Orbit: These satellites are deployed in Earth's polar orbit to provide uninterrupted observations of the Sun.