New Horizons Data Reveals Solar Wind Deceleration Near Interstellar Boundary

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Published: 2026-06-29
Category: science
Source: EurekAlert! (Southwest Research Institute)
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A recent study, utilizing data from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, offers new insights into the gradual deceleration of the solar wind as it approaches the outer reaches of the solar system. This research quantifies the slowing effect caused by interstellar material, providing crucial information for mapping the heliosphere's boundaries and understanding similar phenomena around other stars.

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