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New Satellite Mission Aims to Predict Geomagnetic Storms

10/14/2025

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Researchers from the University of Michigan show coronal mass ejections are complex structures containing magnetic flux ropes that can trigger geomagnetic storms.
These storms can disrupt satellite operations, GPS systems, and power grids.
The team proposes Space Weather Investigation Frontier (SWIFT), a four-satellite mission to monitor CMEs.
SWIFT would provide earlier warnings, potentially saving billions in damages.
The findings were published in The Astrophysical Journal.

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Researchers from the University of Michigan show coronal mass ejections are complex structures containing magnetic flux ropes that can trigger geomagnetic storms.
These storms can disrupt satellite operations, GPS systems, and power grids.
The team proposes Space Weather Investigation Frontier (SWIFT), a four-satellite mission to monitor CMEs.
SWIFT would provide earlier warnings, potentially saving billions in damages.
The findings were published in The Astrophysical Journal.