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Latest about space weather
This fleet of sungazing spacecraft could help spot 'space tornadoes' headed towards Earth
Four proposed sun-gazing spacecraft, working together, could help speed up space weather warnings by 40%, a new study suggests.
Colossal 'hole' in the sun could spark impressive auroras this weekend
The sun's returning coronal hole could stir up geomagnetic storms and dazzling auroras under clear, dark skies this weekend.
Northern lights may get stronger within the next 2 years as the sun enters a turbulent decline with a 'last gasp' finale
Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skies in the next 2 years.
Northern lights may be visible in these 12 US states on Oct. 2
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Northern lights may be visible in these 7 US states (and maybe more) on Oct. 1
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Blue Origin now targeting mid-October for launch of twin NASA Mars probes on 2nd-ever New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket is taking steps toward the launchpad to fly NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission, now lifting off no earlier than (NET) mid-October.
NASA's IMAP spacecraft getting packed up for launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 24, 2025
NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sept. 24 to study the solar wind and space weather.
SpaceX launches 3 probes to study space weather and map the boundaries of our solar system (video)
NASA's IMAP mission and two other spacecraft launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket early Wednesday morning (Sept. 24) to study space weather and its effects on Earth.
