Astrophysical plasma is plasma outside of the Solar System. It is studied as part of astrophysics and is commonly observed in space. [2] The accepted view of scientists is that much of the …

In the Space Plasma Physics Group, we study plasmas in the Earth's magnetosphere and the solar wind, and what happens when they interact. The Earth has a magnetic field that is …

Apr 1, 2024 · As the vehicle dug into the atmosphere base first, a glow appeared and began to grow. It was plasma, a mix of electrons and ions created as Starship plowed into the …

Jun 6, 2024 · There were two main goals today: bring Starship's first-stage booster, known as Super Heavy, down for a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, and achieve a controlled …

Mar 14, 2024 · Amazing footage shared by Elon Musk shows how a hot plasma field engulfed starship as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere.

Mar 14, 2024 · Seeing plasma build up beneath a spacecraft in near-real time is uncommon. Plasma glows orange as SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft is heated by Earth’s atmosphere on …

Mar 14, 2024 · These stunning displays happen when energetic plasma particles strike atmospheric gases and turn them into glowing matter. This field of plasma is called a plasma …

5 days ago · Astrophysical plasmas are plasmas that occur in space. This includes the plasma that makes up stars. The Sun is constantly emitting a plasma known as the solar wind, which …

4 days ago · Physicists from around the world gathered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for the 2025 International Workshop on …

5 days ago · Plasma in space is no mere curiosity—it is an essential, dynamic component of the cosmos. Understanding plasma can unlock the secrets of the universe, from the energetic …