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Studying space weather can help address space debris. Here's how
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A network of eight satellites in low-Earth orbit can gather unique measurements about space weather to help with space debris.
![Artist's illustration showing a solar storm lashing Earth.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5PtRxaYoR2Rn7BNoMcQ7L7-320-80.jpg)
'Potentially catastrophic' solar storm identified in ancient tree rings
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Scientists have discovered the most powerful solar storm ever recorded using ancient tree rings from the French Alps.
![birds fly in front of sky filled with auroras shining green and purple.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VWWQdia8SMzR7hFiFLLF5R-320-80.jpg)
Severe space weather is messing up bird migrations, new study suggests
By Stefanie Waldek published
New research indicates that the number of migrating birds decreases during severe space weather events. They are also more prone to becoming lost.
![Streaks of red lightning in the night sky.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3sjdfuXWXJwzzN2VJxnBu7-320-80.jpg)
Eerie, ultra-detailed photo of a lightning 'sprite' exposes one of nature's least understood phenomena
By Harry Baker published
An astronomer in Slovakia captured the rare luminous phenomenon as it briefly flashed in Earth's upper atmosphere during a thunderstorm.
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India launches Aditya-L1 solar observatory, its 1st-ever sun probe
By Mike Wall published
India launched its first dedicated solar probe early Saturday morning (Sept. 2), sending the Aditya-L1 spacecraft skyward to tackle some big sun mysteries.
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You can watch India's Aditya-L1 solar probe launch live on Sept. 2. Here's what it will do.
By Robert Lea published
India is setting its sights on the sun after its successful moon landing. The Aditya-L1 spacecraft will investigate the mysteries of our star following its launch on Sept. 2.
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Sun launches surprise blob of plasma at Mars, could trigger eerie Martian auroras
By Harry Baker published
The sun has launched a surprise coronal mass ejection directly at Mars, which could spark auroras on the Red Planet and potentially erode part of Mars' remaining atmosphere when it hits on Sept. 1.
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India to launch Aditya-L1, its 1st solar probe, on Sept. 2
By Mike Wall published
India plans to launch Aditya-L1, its first-ever dedicated solar probe, early on Saturday morning (Sept. 2).
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