Mission Space flies fourth ZOHAR payload on HEX20's Maya-V1 as space weather market hits $1.4B

"A single geomagnetic storm could cost the satellite industry $40 billion, as evidenced by a February 2022 storm that knocked 40 Starlink satellites out of orbit, costing SpaceX $50 million."

"Mission Space announced it will fly its fourth space weather payload on HEX20's Maya-V1 mission, which will carry ZOHAR sensors to enhance its orbital network."

"The ZOHAR sensor platform samples up to 1,000 times per second across 15 parameters, capturing high-energy particles in real time to improve space weather forecasting."

There are over 8,000 active satellites in orbit, projected to exceed 25,000 by 2030. Geomagnetic storms pose a $40 billion risk to the satellite industry. In February 2022, a storm caused SpaceX to lose 40 Starlink satellites, costing $50 million. A 2025 storm triggered 5,000 satellite maneuvers, highlighting the need for accurate forecasts. Mission Space, a startup, aims to address this gap by launching its ZOHAR sensor platform on the Maya-V1 mission, which will enhance data collection for space weather predictions.

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