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Solar Storms Are Pulling Satellites Out of Orbit Faster Than Expected

Solar Storms Are Pulling Satellites Out of Orbit Faster Than Expected

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New research shows that when solar activity intensifies, emissions from the Sun heat and expand Earth’s atmosphere, increasing drag on objects in orbit.

This accelerates the fall of space debris and satellites, especially beyond a critical activity threshold. The findings reshape how operators plan fuel, avoid collisions, and manage long-term traffic in low Earth orbit.

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