Why is the telescope ASU helped build part of the upcoming SpaceX launch?<\/p>\n
After the SpaceX<\/a> launch, SPARCS will help assess how habitable the space environment is for planets orbiting low-mass stars of the M and K spectral types. It makes these assessments by monitoring these stars\u2019 flares and sunspot activities.<\/p>\n During the mission, the telescope will collect high-energy photons from these stars, which will help scientists see how stellar flares can change the atmosphere of a planet, according to the university\u2019s news outlet<\/a>, ASU News.<\/p>\n Researchers at ASU designed and assembled the spacecraft\u2019s payload, which includes SPARCS, according to ASU News. Fifteen undergraduate ASU students worked on SPARCS.<\/p>\n The Sunday launch will be filmed live on both the SpaceX website<\/a> and on the company\u2019s X account<\/a>.<\/p>\n The live webcast of the SpaceX launch will begin around 15 minutes prior to liftoff, which is scheduled for 6:19 a.m. MST.<\/p>\n Follow @serenaeosully<\/a><\/p>\n We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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