Tag: solar storm
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ISS Astronauts Take Cover from Radiation as Solar Storms Spark Auroras Worldwide
Solar Storms Put ISS on Radiation Alert As solar activity spiked in recent nights, powerful coronal mass ejections hurled charged particles toward Earth and its orbiting outposts. While spectacular auroras danced across skies from high latitudes, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were reminded that this is not merely a visual show. Space weather…
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Solar Storms Ignite Auroras: ISS Astronauts Take Cover and Watch
Stunning skies, serious risks Across the globe, vibrant auroras have lit up night skies as solar storms interact with Earth’s magnetosphere. While the spectacle captivates amateur stargazers and professional scientists alike, the same solar activity that paints the heavens with color also raises radiation levels in space. For astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS),…