NASA warns of satellite peril from solar storms.

Intense solar storms have caused a significant increase in the temperature of the Earth's thermosphere, the second-highest layer of the atmosphere, according to NASA. This temperature spike poses challenges for satellites in low-Earth orbit, as the expanding and warming thermosphere increases aerodynamic drag on spacecraft, potentially leading to collisions or orbital instability. While the thermosphere's temperature is expected to continue rising in the coming years due to heightened solar activity, long-term trends suggest a decline due to the effects of climate change.