New ESA simulations suggest that a solar storm on par with the 1859 Carrington Event could wreak havoc on Earth-orbiting satellites — and it is a question of "when," not "if" this will happen, experts say.
Atmospheric swelling would have devastating effects on LEO megaconstellations, but I doubt that GPS satellites way out at 20,000 km would be noticeably affected.
Atmospheric swelling would have devastating effects on LEO megaconstellations, but I doubt that GPS satellites way out at 20,000 km would be noticeably affected.
I have no knowledge about this. How far out would the swelling extend?