SWFO-MAG (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption Southwest Research Institute is developing magnetometers for NOAA’s Space Weather Next (SW Next) program for two missions to be launched in 2029 and 2032. The magnetometers will be based on the SWFO-MAG pictured here to measure the interplanetary magnetic field carried by the solar wind. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.