Solar Dynamics Observatory

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The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is a NASA spacecraft designed to continuously monitor and observe the Sun in different wavelengths. Launched in 2010, it was placed in geosynchronous Earth orbit and is expected to remain operational until at least 2030

A solar prominence erupting from the Sun's photosphere, 2012-Aug-31

An Atlas V-401 rocket launching SDO into outer space, 2010-Feb-11

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