European-Chinese Spacecraft SMILE Launches to Study Solar Winds
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- •The SMILE spacecraft was launched on May 19, 2026, as a joint mission by the European Space Agency and China.
- •SMILE's objective is to study the interaction between solar winds and Earth's magnetosphere.
- •The mission is designed to improve predictions of space weather impacts on satellite operations and terrestrial infrastructure.
- •The launch occurred amid ongoing political tensions between Europe and China but proceeded without delay.
- •SMILE represents a collaborative effort combining European and Chinese scientific and technological expertise.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the SMILE mission successfully collects detailed data on solar wind interactions scientists in Europe and China will gain better tools to forecast space weather, improving satellite safety and protecting power grids globally.
Market Exposure
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Successful launch and mission progress increase demand for aerospace technology, benefiting European contractors involved in SMILE.
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MEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)EU-China Spacecraft Takes off on Mission to Probe Solar WindsREGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopSMILE in space: China, EU joint planet defence satellite defies earthly tensionsREGIONALHindustan Times - WorldEuropean-Chinese spacecraft SMILE sent on solar wind exploration mission