New research showcases just how drastically solar storms can effect satellites, highlighting the importance of stricter orbit ...

A NASA study reveals that increased solar activity, particularly during solar maximum, accelerates satellite re-entry due to ...

Eruptions from the sun are causing SpaceX ’s Starlink satellites to fall to Earth “faster than expected”, according to Nasa ...

The recent surge in solar activity is causing unexpected drag on thousands of Starlink satellites, raising questions about ...

The study found that solar storms cause satellites to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere faster than expected, reducing their ...

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 ...

Eruptions from the sun are causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites ... the discovery after investigating the impact of solar activity on the lifespan of satellites in low-Earth orbit.

Solar storms are disrupting Starlink satellites, causing early reentry and raising fears about debris survival. Discover how ...

A Falcon 9 rocket launched SpaceX 's Starlink 6-93 mission Tuesday night (May 6) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Florida. Liftoff occurred at 9:17 p.m. EDT (0117 GMT on May 7) from ...

Over the course of those five years, 523 Starlink satellites reentered Earth ... Understanding how changes in solar activity impact their lifespans and their reentries will be critical as ...

Eruptions from the sun are ­causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to fall to Earth “faster than expected”, ­according to Nasa ...