NASA's LEXI will provide X-ray vision of Earth's magnetosphere

Astronomy & Astrophysics 101: Magnetosphere

What Is a Magnetosphere? A magnetosphere is the region surrounding a planet that is dominated by its magnetic field. While other planets in our solar system also have magnetospheres, Earth’s stands out as the strongest among the rocky planets. This vast, comet-shaped magnetic bubble has been essential to Earth’s habitability, providing protection that has allowed [...]

NASA's LEXI will provide X-ray vision of Earth's magnetosphere

A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation.

NASA's LEXI Will Provide X-Ray Vision of Earth's Magnetosphere

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation. The Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager, or LEXI, instrument is one of 10 payloads aboard the next lunar delivery through NASA's CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative, set to launch

NASA's LEXI Offers X-Ray Insights into Earth's Magnetosphere

NASA’s Pioneering Mission to the Moon: Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth’s Magnetic Shield NASA is preparing for an exciting new mission to the Moon, which promises to significantly enhance our understanding of the space environment surrounding our planet. The mission will carry a groundbreaking instrument known as LEXI, or the Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager. […]

NASA’s LEXI Will Provide X-Ray Vision of Earth’s Magnetosphere - NASA Science

5 min read NASA’s LEXI Will Provide X-Ray Vision of Earth’s Magnetosphere A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation. The Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager, or LEXI, instrument is one of 10 payloads aboard the next lunar delivery through NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initia…