The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft — launched in February 2020 and taking the first-ever images of the sun at close range — has sent back one of the most detailed images of our star.

The corona was surprisingly tranquil during its closest-ever video shoot. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, ...

The European Space Agency (Esa) has lost contact with the Coronagraph spacecraft of its Proba-3 mission after a power failure caused it to enter survival mode. Mission teams are working to restore ...

In brief: The European Space Agency has shared what it claims is the highest resolution image ever taken of the Sun's full disc and outer atmosphere, the corona. The Solar Orbiter had to snap 25 ...