Solar Orbiter Prepared for 'Worst-case Scenario'

Spacecraft Nearing Its Closest Point to the Sun in Its Current Orbit

The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter is approaching the closest point to the Sun in its current orbit. It is an important time for the mission's science activities, and the mission control team at ESA is constantly preparing for any possible problems the spacecraft might face as it swoops past our active and unpredictable star.

Solar Orbiter’s close approach to th…