The Sun is now more active than it has been in over a decade. This intense phase is part of its natural cycle, which repeats ...

For some of the [low Earth orbit] science missions, we saw a lowering of the [satellite’s] orbit of anywhere from dozens of meters to hundreds of meters,” recalled NASA’s DeHart following the May 2024 ...

However, solar-induced geomagnetic storms exacerbate this process by expanding the upper atmosphere, increasing drag and hastening re-entry. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced during the peak ...

With over 7,000 Starlink satellites currently in orbit and thousands more planned, the effect is significant. SpaceX aims to ...

Solar storms are causing SpaceX's Starlink satellites to plummet back to Earth at an accelerated pace, according to NASA.

NASA study shows geomagnetic storms can reduce satellite lifetimes by up to 10 days, affecting the growing number of SpaceX ...

China has launched over 100 satellites for two broadband networks that could eventually rival the service from Elon Musk's ...

South Africa has denied accusations that a draft policy watering down Black ownership requirements for tech firms was not ...