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SMILE Spacecraft Captures First Full-Day Auroral Oval Since 2008
science2 days ago

SMILE Spacecraft Captures First Full-Day Auroral Oval Since 2008

The joint European-Chinese SMILE spacecraft has successfully captured the first complete ultraviolet images of Earth's auroral oval since 2008. These images, taken during a daytime substorm, reveal the full ring of northern lights around the North Pole, a view previously impossible from the ground. The mission, which launched in May 2026, aims to study how solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetosphere to improve space weather forecasting and protect infrastructure.

via AOL.com|
#aurora#esa#science
SMILE Satellite Begins Science Ops, Capturing Daytime Auroras in First UV Images
space5 days ago

SMILE Satellite Begins Science Ops, Capturing Daytime Auroras in First UV Images

The joint European-Chinese SMILE satellite officially began science operations on September 23, 2026, after a successful commissioning phase. Its first ultraviolet images, captured on July 24, reveal auroras visible in broad daylight over the North Pole. The mission aims to study solar wind interactions with Earth's magnetic field, with its X-ray imager currently undergoing calibration to reduce stray light before targeting the magnetopause in mid-October.

via livescience.com|
#auroras#esa#smile
SMILE Satellite Captures First Full View of Earth’s Daytime Auroras
space7 days ago

SMILE Satellite Captures First Full View of Earth’s Daytime Auroras

The Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) has released its first ultraviolet images, revealing the full ring of northern lights encircling Earth’s North Pole. Captured on July 24, 2026, the footage shows auroral activity on both the day and night sides of the planet, a capability not seen since 2008. This marks the start of science operations for the joint European-Chinese mission, which aims to improve understanding of solar storms and space weather.

via Space|
#auroras#esa#smile
Vega C Delivers EU–China SMILE Space Weather Satellite Into Orbit
space-exploration4 months ago

Vega C Delivers EU–China SMILE Space Weather Satellite Into Orbit

A European-Chinese space weather mission SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) launched on May 18 atop a Vega C rocket from Kourou, deploying into a 707 km circular orbit about 56 minutes after liftoff. Over the next ~25 days SMILE will perform 11 engine burns to place the spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit up to roughly 121,000 km above the North Pole and 5,000 km above the South Pole. SMILE’s four instruments (UVI, LIA, MAG on the platform and SXI on the payload) will study how the solar wind affects Earth’s magnetosphere to improve understanding of solar storms and space weather. The Chinese Academy of Sciences leads the satellite platform and three instruments, while ESA provides the payload module and will assist with orbit operations. The mission is planned for three years. Vega C, ESA’s 115-foot-tall rocket debuting in 2022, now has seven flights; Avio operates this first Vega C mission.

via Space|
#avio#esa#smile
ESA-China SMILE Mission to X-ray Earth’s Magnetosphere During Solar Storms
space4 months ago

ESA-China SMILE Mission to X-ray Earth’s Magnetosphere During Solar Storms

A joint ESA-Chinese mission named SMILE will launch to study how solar storms interact with Earth's magnetosphere by capturing X-ray emissions—the first such observations—from a highly elliptical orbit that will reach up to 121,000 km above Earth. Equipped with an X-ray imager, UV imager, ion analyzer and magnetometer, SMILE aims to improve space-weather understanding for satellites, astronauts and power grids over an initial three-year mission.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#esa-china-collaboration#magnetosphere#smile
Smile mission set for May 19 launch to map Earth's response to solar wind
science-and-exploration5 months ago

Smile mission set for May 19 launch to map Earth's response to solar wind

The European-Chinese Smile mission, a joint ESA-CAS project to study how Earth reacts to solar wind using an X-ray camera for magnetosphere observations and a UV imager for auroras, is rescheduled to launch on May 19, 2026, aboard a European Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana after a precautionary delay due to a Vega-C subsystem issue. The launch time is 05:52 CEST / 04:52 BST / 00:52 local, with Smile released after about 57 minutes into a low-Earth orbit and solar panels unfolding around 63 minutes after liftoff, before entering an elongated orbit peaking about 121,000 km above the North Pole and extending to roughly 5,000 km above the South Pole to deliver data to ground stations. The mission aims to shed light on space weather, solar storms and geomagnetic processes through its four instruments, as ESA and CAS collaborate on this Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer.

via European Space Agency|
#esa#science-and-exploration#smile
"Britney Spears Radiates Joy in First Public Appearance Since Memoir Release"
entertainment2 years ago

"Britney Spears Radiates Joy in First Public Appearance Since Memoir Release"

Britney Spears was seen in public for the first time since the release of her tell-all memoir, "The Woman In Me." She appeared happy and smiled while heading to a restaurant with a friend in West Hollywood. Spears wore an orange dress and carried her new dog, Snow. The memoir includes revelations about her past relationship with Justin Timberlake, including her admission of having an abortion.

via Page Six|
#britney-spears#divorce#entertainment
Ron DeSantis' Disturbing Behavior Raises Concerns at GOP Debate
politics2 years ago

Ron DeSantis' Disturbing Behavior Raises Concerns at GOP Debate

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced criticism for his smile during the GOP presidential debate, with his past attempts at smiling going viral. DeSantis' smile, which included an odd flash of tongue, has been described as awkward and fake by critics. Some have questioned his ability to connect with voters and suggested that he needs to improve his smiling skills.

via Yahoo News|
#criticism#gop-debate#politics
Waitress Refuses to Smile for Customer's Change Offer.
society3 years ago

Waitress Refuses to Smile for Customer's Change Offer.

A waitress shared her frustration on Reddit about customers demanding that she smile more while on the job. One male customer even told her to smile if she wanted to keep her change. The waitress argued that she does smile when it is appropriate, but it is difficult to continue smiling after a long and exhausting shift dealing with unruly customers. She also added that it is even "more insulting" when a female customer instructs her to smile than when a male customer does. Redditors praised the waitress for her response to the man's uncalled for comment.

via YourTango|
#customer-service#gender-stereotypes#smile
Japan's Smile Coaching Industry Booms as Mask Mandates End.
lifestyle3 years ago

Japan's Smile Coaching Industry Booms as Mask Mandates End.

With the end of mask mandates in Japan, some people are struggling to adjust to life without face coverings and have turned to smile tutors to relearn how to smile without feeling awkward. Smile education company Egaoiku has seen a 4.5 times increase in applicants since the announcement of the end of mask mandates. Smile coach Keiko Kawano teaches participants to move and relax their facial muscles to make a good smile, which is important for physical and mental wellbeing. The classes are particularly popular among women and involve stretches to relieve facial tension before practicing smiling in front of handheld mirrors.

via The Guardian|
#coaching#japan#lifestyle
Justin Bieber's Smile Returns After Paralyzed Face Scare.
entertainment3 years ago

Justin Bieber's Smile Returns After Paralyzed Face Scare.

Justin Bieber, who was forced to cancel his world tour due to health concerns stemming from his diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, was seen flashing a bright smile in an Instagram story video. The singer had announced his diagnosis in June 2022, which causes facial paralysis and hearing loss. Bieber's doctors 'forced' him to cancel the tour, while his wife Hailey and family were worried about his health. Bieber didn't share any further updates on his health, but seems to be in a much better place now.

via Daily Mail|
#entertainment#health#justin-bieber