| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Name | TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) |
| Launch Date | October 2023 |
| Launch Vehicle | SpaceX Falcon 9 |
| Launch Site | Vandenberg Space Force Base, California |
| Objective | Study magnetic reconnection and energy transfer in Earth's polar cusp region to understand space weather impacts. |
| Key Features | - Two satellites flying 10 seconds apart<br>- 3,000+ measurements within a year<br>- Real-time monitoring of solar energy impacts |
| Additional Payloads | - Athena EPIC: Reduces future satellite costs, studies Earth's radiation<br>- PExT: Demonstrates roaming-style signal system<br>- REAL: Studies harmful electron escape from Van Allen radiation belts |
| Global Significance | Enhances understanding of space weather impacts on satellites, power grids, and communication systems worldwide. |
| Indian Significance | Crucial for ISRO missions, national infrastructure, and future space exploration to mitigate risks from solar storms. |
| Collaborating Institutions | Led by David Miles (University of Iowa). Partners include NASA Goddard Space Centre, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Southwest Research Institute, U.S. Space Force, Dartmouth College, and Montana State University. |
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