Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (夸父一号), launched in 2022.
As of: 01 Jun 2026.
ongoingSolar observatory
ASO-S (Kuafu-1)
夸父一号
As of: 01/06/2026Planned: 2022
2017 total solar eclipse — NASA/Carla Thomas · Public Domain (NASA) · Source →
Overview
Quick facts
- Status
- ongoing
- Planned
- 2022
- Operator
- CAS
Mission goals
- Simultaneous observation of magnetic fields, coronal mass ejections and solar flares
Timeline / milestones
- 2022Launch, observing the solar activity cycle since
Scientific results / significance
The first Chinese space observatory to study these three key solar phenomena together — relevant for space-weather forecasting.
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