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ESA Launches Space Environment Health Index Amid Growing Orbital Concerns

The European Space Agency (ESA) has introduced a Space Environment Health Index to quantify the impact of human activities on Earth's orbital environment, highlighting that current space debris levels are four times higher than the sustainability threshold and emphasizing the need for stronger mitigation efforts to ensure long-term space sustainability.

11 months ago•Source: European Space Agency

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6.29 min•11 months ago

Historic Solar Storm Disrupts Skies

ESA conducted a comprehensive simulation of a massive solar storm, inspired by the historic Carrington event, to test spacecraft and ground system resilience, improve preparedness, and develop better forecasting tools for space weather threats, highlighting the importance of advanced monitoring satellites like the upcoming Vigil mission.

via European Space Agency