Space weather

What is Geomagnetic storm that is set to hit Earth and may affect satellites, electricity grids?

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), a geomagnetic storm is set to hit Earth on Sunday.

Sep 26, 2021, 11:12 AM IST

World's first mission to touch the Sun lifts off, NASA's Parker Solar Probe begins 7-year journey

A Sun-skimming mission like Parker Solar Probe has been a dream of scientists for decades, but only recently has the required technology - like the heat shield, solar array cooling system, and fault management system - been available to make such a mission a reality.

Aug 12, 2018, 13:17 PM IST

Space weather activities need international cooperation: NASA scientist

On Space Weather, she said that it was "conditions in space that affect Earth, other planets, humans and our technological systems."

Mar 01, 2017, 00:47 AM IST