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What space weather means for satellites and future communications

The invisible forces erupting from our Sun create a chaotic environment extending far beyond what most people imagine. Space weather consists of solar particles, magnetic fields, and radiation ...

Largest solar storm in 20 years: What on Earth it means

Earth has been struck by its strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years, triggering rare aurorae far from the poles and ...
Insurance Business America

Solar storm watch puts insurers on alert as “G4 severe” geomagnetic conditions loom

With NOAA flagging a G4 severe geomagnetic storm watch tied to an incoming coronal mass ejection, brokers should be stress-testing clients’ reliance on power, satellites and timing-sensitive supply ch ...
WFTV

Space weather delays Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket carrying NASA Mars mission

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, set to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars, was grounded today because of space weather. Elevated solar activity and the potential effects on ...
The New York Times

Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but They’re Risky for Satellites

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth. A coronal mass ejection — giant solar ...