# On-Orbit Degradation of Solar Instruments

**Authors:** A. BenMoussa, S. Gissot, U. Schühle, G. Del Zanna, F. Auchère, S. Mekaoui, A. R. Jones, D. Walton, C. J. Eyles, G. Thuillier, D. Seaton, I. E. Dammasch, G. Cessateur, M. Meftah, V. Andretta, D. Berghmans, D. Bewsher, D. Bolsée, L. Bradley, D. S. Brown  
**arXiv:** [1304.5488](https://arxiv.org/abs/1304.5488)  
**Date:** 2013-04-19  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/1304.5488v1/

## Key points

- A workshop was held in Brussels on May 3, 2012 at the Solar Terrestrial Centre of Excellence
- The focus of the workshop was on degradation observed in several space solar missions
- Experts from various institutions and expertise contributed to the workshop
- Lessons learned from these contributions were summarized in the article
- Recommendations for future and ongoing space missions were offered
- A list of contributors who participated in the workshop is included

## Summary

This article presents the findings and recommendations from a workshop held at the Solar Terrestrial Centre of Excellence in Brussels on May 3, 2012. The workshop focused on the degradation observed in several space solar missions and aimed to discuss ways to reduce or correct expected degradation to increase their useful lifespan. Contributions were made by experts in the field representing a wide range of institutions and expertise. The article summarizes various lessons learned from these contributions and offers recommendations for future and ongoing space missions. It also includes a list of contributors who participated in the workshop providing valuable insights into how we can improve our understanding of on-orbit degradation and ensure that future space missions are better equipped to withstand these challenges.