Topic: space weather
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NASA: Solar Activity Is Increasing Faster Than Predicted
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has observed a faster-than-expected increase in solar activity, reversing a previous declining trend. A NASA-led study confirms this unexpected turnaround, with solar wind and magnetic field measurements rising since a 2008 low. Enhanced monitoring from upcoming ...
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Solar Flare Delays Jeff Bezos' New Glenn Rocket Launch
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was postponed due to a powerful solar storm, which could interfere with satellite functions and prompted NASA to delay sending its ESCAPADE probes to Mars. NASA, as the mission customer, decided to wait for improved space weather to protect the spacecraft's s...
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Europe's Artificial Solar Eclipse Reveals Stunning Sun Secrets
Europe's Proba-3 mission uses two synchronized satellites to create an artificial solar eclipse, revealing unprecedented details about the Sun's corona, which reaches temperatures of 2 million °C. The mission involves innovative technology from over 40 firms, including ultra-precise solar trackin...
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