About CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment (CURIE):
- It aims to investigate the enigmatic origins of radio waves emanating from the Sun, a phenomenon first observed decades ago.
- The mission employs an innovative technique called low frequency radio interferometry, marking its first use in space.
- CURIE consists of two miniature spacecraft, collectively no larger than a shoebox, which will orbit Earth approximately two miles apart.
- This separation enables the instruments to detect minute differences in radio wave arrival times, pinpointing their exact solar origin.
- Working
- This spacecraft will measure radio waves in the 0.1 to 19 megahertz range, frequencies blocked by Earth’s upper atmosphere, necessitating space-based observations.
- CURIE will orbit 360 miles above Earth’s surface to obtain an unobstructed view of the Sun’s radio emissions.
- Once in orbit, the two CURIE spacecraft will separate, deploy their eight-foot antennas, and begin collecting data.
- This mission not only promises to advance our understanding of solar phenomena but also paves the way for future space-based radio astronomy endeavors
- It is sponsored by NASA’s Heliophysics Flight Opportunities for Research and Technology (H-FORT) Program.
Q1. What are the features of Radio waves?
They have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from about 1 millimetre to 100 kilometres. Their frequencies are the lowest among electromagnetic waves, spanning from about 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
Source: Nasa’s Curie to investigate the origin of Sun’s radio waves
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