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SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) is a NASA mission aimed at studying solar radio bursts and their impact on space weather. The mission consists of an array of six small CubeSats that work together as a large radio telescope in space. By observing the Sun’s radio emissions, SunRISE aims to provide a detailed understanding of how solar energetic particles are produced and how they propagate through space. This information is critical for predicting space weather events that can affect satellites, communication systems, and power grids on Earth. The innovative approach of using multiple small satellites to create a larger, more powerful instrument allows SunRISE to capture high-resolution data on solar phenomena, enhancing our ability to safeguard space-based and terrestrial technologies from solar disturbances.