Tag: Satellites
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Mega Ocean Waves from Space: Storm Eddie Findings
Stunning discovery: mega ocean waves seen from space Satellite observations have confirmed the existence of exceptionally tall ocean swells generated by powerful storms. During Storm Eddie, data captured by the French-US SWOT satellite showed waves averaging nearly 20 meters in height—the largest ocean wave heights ever recorded from space. These extraordinary conditions help scientists understand…
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Megawaves from Space: Satellite-recorded Ocean Swells Reach Five-Giraffe Heights
Introduction: A Breakthrough View from Space Satellite observations have unveiled a striking fact about storms: they can generate mega ocean waves that look like they reach the height of five giraffes stacked on top of each other. In late December 2024, during Storm Eddie, the French-US SWOT satellite captured measurements showing waves averaging nearly 20…
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Plan to Reflect Sunlight from Space for Night-Time Solar Power Sparks Astronomers’ Alarm
Raising the Brightness Ceiling: Reflect Orbital’s Night-Sunlight Redirect A California startup, Reflect Orbital, is pursuing a controversial path to extend solar farm operation into the night by reflecting sunlight from space. The company has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch a demonstration satellite in 2026, aiming to build a constellation…
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Reflect Orbital’s Night-Sunlight Plan Sparks Astronomers’ Alarm
Overview: A Bold Idea Meets a Storm of Stars and Skepticism A California startup, Reflect Orbital, has proposed a controversial approach to keeping solar farms running after sunset. By deploying mirrors in space to redirect sunlight to Earth on demand, the company aims to extend daytime-level energy production into the night. The concept, if scaled…
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Asteroid Surprises Scientists by Passing Closer Than Satellites Over Antarctica
A Close Encounter Above the Ice: What Happened An asteroid unexpectedly skimmed past the Earth at a distance closer than some man-made satellites while traversing the southern skies over Antarctica. The event, detected by a network of observatories and radar facilities, caught researchers by surprise and highlighted gaps in how quickly we can track fast-moving…
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Unraveling Geological Mysteries: Insights from Satellite Data
Introduction Recent studies have unveiled a fascinating geological shift near the boundary between Earth’s core and mantle, thanks to groundbreaking satellite data. This discovery sheds light on complex interactions within our planet that could significantly influence seismic activity and the Earth’s magnetic field. Detection of the Geological Shift The shift, which occurred between 2006 and…
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The Controversy of NASA’s Climate Satellites Under Trump
In the twilight of an unprecedented term, former President Donald Trump’s administration carried out a covert order to significantly alter NASA’s climate monitoring capabilities. This directive targeted the agency’s critical climate satellites, which are essential in tracking environmental changes and understanding our global climate landscape. Rumors of the decision surfaced in late Fall, sparking outrage…