Space-based solar observations continue to provide new insights into the structure and dynamics of the Sun's interior and atmosphere. This paper uses helioseismic and magnetic data from the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager of the Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO) to present results on the Sun's subphotospheric and meridional flows and on the simulation of the solar dynamo and of the solar magnetic field variation. High spatial resolution observations of the solar atmosphere with SOHO, Hinode, SDO, IRIS, Hi-C, EUNIS, etc. provide detailed clues about the dynamics and fine structure of magnetic fields, flare energy release, and coronal mass ejections. Space projects with a promise to solve current solar physics problems are briefly reviewed.

Keywords: Sun, space research, magnetic fields, dynamo, flares, mass ejections PACS: 07.87.+v, 96.60.−j (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0185.201506k.0664 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2015/6/j/ 000361014200010 2015PhyU...58..621K Citation: Kuznetsov V D "Space solar research: achievements and prospects" Phys. Usp. 58 621–629 (2015) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 18th, April 2015, accepted: 25th, February 2015 Оригинал: Кузнецов В Д «Достижения и перспективы космических исследований Солнца» УФН 185 664–672 (2015); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0185.201506k.0664