An article listed on Dr. Ronald M. Caplan's publication record, slated for 2026 on the ESS Open Archive, focuses on the advancements in heliophysics and space weather modeling achieved through open science principles. Heliophysics is the scientific discipline dedicated to studying the Sun and its dynamic interactions with the entire solar system, encompassing solar wind, magnetic fields, and their effects on planetary environments and technology. Space weather modeling, a crucial component of this field, aims to understand and predict conditions within the solar system, particularly the impacts of solar phenomena like solar flares and coronal mass ejections on technological and biological systems. The adoption of open science, characterized by principles like open data, open-source software, and collaborative research, is increasingly vital for accelerating discovery and improving the reproducibility and accessibility of scientific findings. Institutions such as NASA actively promote open science initiatives through platforms like the Open Science Data Repository (OSDR), which enhances data sharing, reusability, and broad community engagement in space biology and related fields. The ESS Open Archive itself serves as a credible community server for Earth, environmental, and space science research, facilitating the rapid dissemination of early research outputs such as preprints, presentations, and posters, making scientific work more discoverable and citable. Advancements in heliophysics and space weather modeling are of global significance because severe space weather events can have profound consequences, including disruptions to satellite operations, communication systems, navigation signals, and terrestrial power grids, impacting national security and economic stability. Therefore, fostering open science in these domains is essential for developing robust predictive models and mitigation strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure the safety of human and robotic space exploration. This collaborative approach, as highlighted by the article's theme, is critical for addressing complex challenges and driving forward our understanding of the Sun-Earth connection and beyond.