Our Project Suncatcher prototype satellite is in orbit

Google has announced that its Project Suncatcher prototype satellite has reached orbit. The satellite is designed to study the Sun's corona and will provide high-resolution images of the Sun's outer atmosphere. The satellite was launched on a Falcon 9 rocket and is equipped with a high-resolution camera and a spectrometer. Project Suncatcher is a collaborative effort between Google and NASA's Ames Research Center, with the goal of advancing our understanding of the Sun's corona and its impact on space weather. The satellite will gather data on the Sun's magnetic field, temperature, and composition, which will help scientists better understand the mechanisms that drive space weather events.