IBEX: Exploring The Edge Of Our Solar System

The video discusses the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission, which uses innovative imaging techniques to study the boundaries of our solar system. Unlike traditional methods, IBEX captures images using energetic neutral atoms, providing a comprehensive view of the heliosphere. The video contrasts IBEX's approach with the Voyager spacecraft, highlighting IBEX's ability to map the entire region rather than just two points. It also explains the technical aspects of launching IBEX into a high-altitude orbit using a Pegasus rocket.

What is the significance of mapping the entire region around the solar system with IBEX?

Describe the launch process of the IBEX mission and the role of the Pegasus rocket.