Vega-C to launch Europe and China's first joint space mission
Smile mission, a joint project between ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to explore solar wind and northern lights from a unique vantage point. [ more ]
Is Elon Musk's Starlink Constellation Slowly Poisoning Earth? New Study Sparks Debate
The rapid growth of satellite megaconstellations, especially Starlink, could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and increase exposure to harmful cosmic radiation. [ more ]
Earth's protective sky is at least 3.7 billion years old
The Isua Greenstone Belt in Greenland holds evidence of Earth's first magnetic field 3.7 billion years ago, crucial for understanding the development of life and planetary conditions. [ more ]
The magnetic shield that protects Earth and makes life possible
Earth's magnetic field deflects solar particles, protecting the atmosphere and enabling life on Earth.
The geodynamo powered by Earth's core creates a protective shield known as the magnetosphere, guarding against solar wind and enabling existence of life on the planet. [ more ]
Paper Claims Dying SpaceX Satellites Could Weaken Earth's Magnetic Field
SpaceX's Starlink network satellites may produce harmful metallic particles that could weaken Earth's magnetic field.
Increased commercial satellite launches may lead to a billionfold increase in metallic particles in the atmosphere, potentially impacting the planet's geomagnetic field. [ more ]