NASA is gearing up for the launch of its groundbreaking Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission in March 2025. This mission aims to study electrojets—powerful electrical currents that flow through the Earth’s upper atmosphere, particularly around the poles. These currents, carrying up to a million amps per second, significantly impact space weather, affecting satellites, communication […]
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SOLAR STORM MAY DISRUPT POWER GRIDS
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a severe solar storm is on its way to Earth, potentially posing a threat to power grids. NOAA space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl highlighted concerns about disruptions, especially in regions already affected by recent storms like Hurricane Helene. This alert comes after energy bursts […]