A Return After 17 Years After a 17-year-long odyssey in space, NASA’s STEREO-A spacecraft is set to make a brief return to Earth’s vicinity. Launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on October 25, 2006, this spacecraft has been pivotal in reshaping our understanding of the Sun. The STEREO Mission: A Brief Recap The Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) mission initially comprised two spacecraft: STEREO-A (Ahead) and STEREO-B (Behind). Their primary objective was to provide a stereoscopic view of our star. In 2011, they achieved a significant milestone by positioning themselves on opposite sides of the Sun, offering a … Continue reading NASA’s STEREO-A Returns After 17 Years: What Secrets Will It Reveal?