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Artemis 2 Launch at Risk from Solar Flare Disruptions

3/31/2026

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The Artemis 2 launch on April 1 could be delayed by an X1.4 solar flare on March 30 that caused radio blackouts and sent a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth.
NOAA issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for March 31, signaling potential disruptions to the mission.
NASA is monitoring solar activity, and solar physicist Tamitha Skov emphasizes tracking radio bursts that could affect communications during critical launch operations.

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The Artemis 2 launch on April 1 could be delayed by an X1.4 solar flare on March 30 that caused radio blackouts and sent a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth.
NOAA issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for March 31, signaling potential disruptions to the mission.
NASA is monitoring solar activity, and solar physicist Tamitha Skov emphasizes tracking radio bursts that could affect communications during critical launch operations.