Record-breaking solar storms intensify space weather, putting Earth and satellites in danger.

Solar storms are causing Earth's thermosphere to experience a significant temperature increase, the highest it's been in two decades, and this warming trend may continue over the next few years as the sun's activity intensifies. This could have potentially negative implications for Earth-orbiting satellites, as the thermosphere expands as it warms, resulting in increased aerodynamic drag on all satellites and on space debris. Developing strategies to predict space weather more accurately and implementing contingency plans for satellite repositioning is essential for safeguarding valuable space assets.