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Swarm

ESA’s three-satellite Swarm mission is dedicated to unravelling Earth’s magnetic field. By analysing the different characteristics of the observed field, Swarm provides insight into natural processes from deep inside the planet to space weather caused by solar activity.

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Swarm
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Description
ESA’s three-satellite Swarm mission is dedicated to unravelling Earth’s magnetic field. By analysing the different characteristics of the observed field, Swarm provides insight into natural processes from deep inside the planet to space weather caused by solar activity.
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Earth
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Start Date
2013-11-22
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August 14, 2026 at 13:29:45 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 13:29:45 UTC

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