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Britain Launches £700m Space Defense Against Solar Storms

7/22/2025

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Britain is embarking on a groundbreaking £700m mission, Vigil, to safeguard against solar storms that endanger power grids and defense systems. With a satellite from the European Space Agency, this initiative will offer crucial early warnings from the depths of space. As threats from hostile nations loom, the UK is ramping up its space defense, with Vigil scheduled for launch in 2031.

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Britain is embarking on a groundbreaking £700m mission, Vigil, to safeguard against solar storms that endanger power grids and defense systems. With a satellite from the European Space Agency, this initiative will offer crucial early warnings from the depths of space. As threats from hostile nations loom, the UK is ramping up its space defense, with Vigil scheduled for launch in 2031.