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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 ...
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 ...