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Solar Storms

Auroras Charged Particles Impact on Satellites Cosmic Radiation Impact on Technology

Retired Van Allen Probe A Reenters Over Eastern Pacific After Solar Activity Speeds Orbital Decay

An unusually active solar maximum expanded the upper atmosphere, increasing drag that drove the satellite back to Earth years sooner than forecast.

Satellite Discharges Linked to Low-Energy Electron Surges, Offering Short Warning Window