NASA’s New Horizons research team extends key observations of interstellar material slowing the solar wind
Researchers discovered that the solar wind slows down by 13-15% as it approaches the outer boundary of the heliosphere, aligning with previous models. This slowdown is crucial for understanding the impact of interstellar material on long-term space travel.
SourceSouthwest Research Institute·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateJun 29, 2026