Solar Dynamics Observatory

The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is a NASA mission designed to study the Sun in unprecedented detail. Launched on February 11, 2010, the SDO spacecraft is equipped with advanced instruments to observe the solar atmosphere, magnetic field, and the interior of the Sun. Its primary goal is to understand the solar dynamics that drive space weather and impact Earth. The observatory provides high-resolution images and data that help scientists predict solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and other solar phenomena that can affect satellites, power grids, and communication systems on Earth. In Hebrew, the Solar Dynamics Observatory is known as מִצֶפֶה הַדִינָמִיקָה הַשְּׁמוֹשִית. In Spanish, it is referred to as Observatorio de Dinámica Solar, and in German, it is called Solar Dynamics Observatory or simply SDO. The mission is part of NASA's Living With a Star (LWS) program, which aims to develop a deeper understanding of the Sun and its effects on the solar system.