Scientists Warn of Solar Storms and Space Tornadoes Threatening Earth
TL;DR
A proposed fleet of four deep-space spacecraft, including one with a large solar sail, could improve early warning of solar tornadoes or flux ropes that threaten Earth during solar storms, potentially speeding up alerts by 40% and enhancing protection for satellites and power infrastructure.
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