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SWIFT Satellite Constellation Promises Early Warnings for Space Weather

8/4/2025

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The emerging space industry is under siege from unpredictable space weather, like coronal mass ejections that can wreak havoc on satellites and power grids. Enter SWIFT, a groundbreaking satellite constellation designed to deliver up to 60 minutes of advance warning for extreme space weather, safeguarding essential infrastructure and paving the way for future space exploration.

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The emerging space industry is under siege from unpredictable space weather, like coronal mass ejections that can wreak havoc on satellites and power grids. Enter SWIFT, a groundbreaking satellite constellation designed to deliver up to 60 minutes of advance warning for extreme space weather, safeguarding essential infrastructure and paving the way for future space exploration.