Interstellar space even weirder than expected, NASA probe reveals

12/22/2019

This National Geographic article discusses the surprising discoveries made by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft as it entered interstellar space. It reveals that the boundary of our solar system, known as the heliopause, is not a simple, neat line but rather a turbulent zone with unexpected features. The article explains how the magnetic field outside our solar system is significantly stronger than predicted, which is reshaping our understanding of the region. It also discusses the presence of cosmic rays and their origin, and how Voyager 2's data is challenging current theories. Overall, the article highlights how the Voyager 2 mission is unveiling new and intriguing information about the nature of interstellar space.

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