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science-and-technology3 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Warn of Solar Storms and Space Tornadoes Threatening Earth

A proposed fleet of four deep-space spacecraft, including one with a large solar sail, could improve early warning of solar tornadoes or flux ropes that threaten Earth during solar storms, potentially speeding up alerts by 40% and enhancing protection for satellites and power infrastructure.

via Space|

#earth-protection #science-and-technology #solar-sail

science-and-technology1 year ago•1 min saved

China-Ukraine Team Develops New Technique to Protect Earth from Asteroids

Chinese and Ukrainian astronomers have collaborated to improve tracking of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) using an innovative imaging technique. This advancement, involving over 11,000 positional measurements, enhances the precision of asteroid tracking and has significant implications for global monitoring and Earth protection from potential asteroid impacts.

via The Times of India|

#asteroids #astronomy #china