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NASA’s ICESat-2 Satellite Survives Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years


Following the strongest solar storm in twenty years, NASA's ICESat-2 satellite was put into a safe hold on May 10 due to atmospheric drag from the expanded atmosphere. Recovery actions have since raised its orbit, with operations anticipated to restart on June 17. Impact of Solar Storm on ICESat-2

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