EZIE-Mag - SciStarter

EZIE-Mag – short for EZIE- Magnetometer – is an instrument that measures the Earth’s magnetic field. The magnetic field extends from the Earth's interior to space, where it interacts with the solar wind, which comes from the Sun. The EZIE-Mag is a science-grade instrument that allows you to see the signature in the magnetic field. As part of NASA’s EZIE mission, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab is distributing these instruments to indigenous communities, classrooms, museums/science centers, and libraries around the United States. The EZIE mission consists of three spacecraft flying in a polar orbit. The spacecraft will make measurements of the magnetic field in the upper atmosphere. The EZIE-Mag enables learners to make measurements that are science quality and will be combined with the satellite measurements. This will allow EZIE mission scientists to better understand how our Earth is interacting with space. EZIE-Mag distribution will begin spring 2025 to align with the mission’s launch in March 2025. Be on the lookout for activities to support your EZIE-Mag throughout the year.