Sun Is Very Active Right Now. What It Means For Space And Earth
Right now, the Sun is far more active than predicted and small satellites are paying the price
Sun Is Very Active Right Now
The Sun, the centre of our solar system, is currently in a state of high activity. This increase in solar energy has major ramifications for space travel, the Earth's magnetic field, and our daily existence.
Last week, three tiny Australian satellites from Curtin University's Binar Space Program burnt up in the atmosphere. That was always bound to happen. In reality, Binar means "fireball" in Noongar, the language of Perth's First Nations people.
According to Stonehenge U.K X post, "Last nights solar storm bring some lovely colours of the Northern Lights at Stonehenge with a Stable Auroral Red arc (SAR) climbing off the western horizon."
The good news is that the Sun will calm down again. Solar activity is anticipated to decrease by 2026 and reach a minimum in 2030, notwithstanding present high levels.
While this was not the mission's specific purpose, the Binar Space Program has now effectively proved the dramatic effects of solar activity on space operations.
While the loss of Binar Satellites -2, 3, and 4 was regrettable, planning for future missions has already begun. They are slated to launch into far more forgiving space conditions.
