DiscoverSpace on EarthEp. 13 - From Solar Flares to Rocket Science: Exploring the Sun
Ep. 13 - From Solar Flares to Rocket Science: Exploring the Sun

Ep. 13 - From Solar Flares to Rocket Science: Exploring the Sun

Update: 2025-08-09
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In this episode of Space on Earth, the team takes a deep dive into our star, the Sun: its classification, life cycle, and how it compares to other stars. They explore the Sun’s role as the engine of the solar system, its magnetic storms and auroras, and its influence on Earth’s climate and technology. The hosts highlight groundbreaking missions like the Parker Solar Probe, SOHO, and Solar Orbiter, revealing how scientists study the Sun up close. From ultraviolet light to solar wind, rockets to red giants, this episode uncovers how the Sun shapes life, space travel, and our future.

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Ep. 13 - From Solar Flares to Rocket Science: Exploring the Sun

Ep. 13 - From Solar Flares to Rocket Science: Exploring the Sun

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