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NASA CubeSat Finds New Radiation Belts After May 2024 Solar Storm


The May 2024 solar storm created two new temporary belts of high-energy particles surrounding Earth. The findings are particularly important for spacecraft launching into geostationary orbits, which can be damaged as they traverse the dangerous belts.

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