Solar Storm Puts Artemis 2 Launch Window at Risk
TL;DR
A Sun X1.4 flare from active region 4405 triggered a radio blackout and a coronal mass ejection heading toward Earth, prompting a G2 geomagnetic storm watch as Artemis 2’s launch window nears; NASA says there’s an 80% chance of favorable conditions on Wednesday, but CME timing could delay the mission if communications or navigation are affected.
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