Space weather News
Three satellites burned up in Earth’s atmosphere just two months after their launch
Solar phenomena such as sunspots and solar flares play a significant role in disrupting satellite operations
The increased solar activity is a mounting concern for satellite operators globally
Geomagnetic storms are rated on a 1-5 scale
These solar storms can affect the earth from several hours to several days
A Sun-skimming mission like Parker Solar Probe has been a dream of scientists for decades, but only recently has the required technology - like the heat shield, solar array cooling system, and fault management system - been available to make such a mission a reality.
On Space Weather, she said that it was "conditions in space that affect Earth, other planets, humans and our technological systems."
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