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Space Hurricanes Over the Arctic Look Super Cool, But Could Cause Problems for Satellites
Scientists believe the swirling geomagnetic storms, Aurora Surrealis, could affect communication and navigation systems.
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Intensifying Solar Storms a Mounting Headache for Unprepared Satellite Operators
We’re in the third year of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle, and satellites in low Earth orbit are already experiencing the deleterious effects. Scientists are now warning that the worst is yet to come, as the current cycle is proving to be stronger than forecasters anticipated.