A spacecraft, referred to as the Solar Orbiter, is on a mission to study the sun. The orbiter is expected to get close to the sun, potentially capturing images of its corona and poles, with some outlets suggesting it may also observe other phenomena such as mini-flares and solar eruptions. The mission appears to be a joint effort, with involvement from multiple space agencies, including the european space agency and nasa, although the specific goals and targets of the mission are not entirely clear.