NASA’s AWE instrument completes mission to study Earth’s effect on space weather
Astrobitica
May 21, 2026 (Last updated: May 21, 2026) 1 minute read
On May 21, ground controllers powered down NASA’s AWE (Atmospheric Waves Experiment) instrument, bringing the data collection phase of the mission to a successful and scheduled end, surpassing its planned two-year mission.
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