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Record Satellites at Risk from Solar Storms

5/28/2025

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The surge in satellites orbiting Earth, driven by SpaceX's Starlink, has hit a record high. However, the sun's intense activity during solar maximum threatens these satellites, as geomagnetic storms heat the atmosphere and increase drag, creating a precarious balance between opportunity and risk for satellite operations.

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The surge in satellites orbiting Earth, driven by SpaceX's Starlink, has hit a record high. However, the sun's intense activity during solar maximum threatens these satellites, as geomagnetic storms heat the atmosphere and increase drag, creating a precarious balance between opportunity and risk for satellite operations.