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Revolutionary Solar Sails to Enhance Storm Warning System

2/16/2025

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Scientists are pioneering solar sail satellites to serve as an early warning system for geomagnetic storms. Harnessing sunlight for propulsion, these satellites promise to gather crucial data closer to the sun. NOAA's ambitious Solar Cruiser project aims to boost storm alert lead times by 50%, with a full-scale launch anticipated by 2029.

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Scientists are pioneering solar sail satellites to serve as an early warning system for geomagnetic storms. Harnessing sunlight for propulsion, these satellites promise to gather crucial data closer to the sun. NOAA's ambitious Solar Cruiser project aims to boost storm alert lead times by 50%, with a full-scale launch anticipated by 2029.