NASA | IBEX: Exploring The Edge Of Our Solar System

The video discusses our understanding of the solar system and the unknown boundaries that protect us from galactic radiation. Dave Mccamus introduces the IBEX mission, which aims to explore the interaction between our solar system and the galaxy. The heliosphere, inflated by the solar wind, acts as a protective bubble against cosmic rays. IBEX's mission is to study these boundaries to understand their protective role.

What is the fundamental part of the solar system that we are missing?

How do the boundaries of the solar system interact with the galactic environment?

Who is the principal investigator for the IBEX mission and what is their responsibility?

What role does the heliosphere play in protecting the solar system?

What are galactic cosmic rays and how could they affect life on Earth?