20 years after crashing in the Utah desert, NASA’s Genesis mission is still teaching us about solar wind Despite crashing in the Utah desert in 2004, NASA's Genesis mission is still helping scientists study the effects of solar wind. Astrobitica January 19, 2025 (Last updated: January 19, 2025) 1 minute read Despite crashing in the Utah desert in 2004, NASA’s Genesis mission is still helping scientists study the effects of solar wind. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from CaliforniaNext: World’s largest telescope gets its protective shell (photos)