Strong solar storms pose a significant problem for farmers. ‘Our tractors behaved as if they were possessed by demons.’

  • December 11, 2024
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Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. ‘Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed’ (Image Credit: Space.com) Modern-day farming is a high-tech operation highly dependent on GPS-guided tractors revolutionizing the way crops are planted, fertilized and harvested. But on May 10, 2024, that system came under attack, not from mechanical […]

A study reveals that two massive asteroid impacts 36 million years ago did not have a lasting effect on Earth’s climate.

  • December 11, 2024
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2 huge asteroid strikes 36 million years ago didn’t change Earth’s climate over the long haul, study finds (Image Credit: Space.com) Two enormous asteroids that struck Earth about 36 million years ago did not cause any long-lasting shifts to our planet’s climate, according to new research. The space rocks, both estimated to […]

NASA will fly F-15s through supersonic shock waves behind its experimental X-57 jet

  • December 11, 2024
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NASA is planning to fly its F-15B jets through supersonic shock waves in order to help test its revolutionary X-59 jet. When aircraft break the sound barrier, they produce shock waves that reverberate through the surrounding air and produce the thunderous sonic booms typically associated with supersonic flight. The X-59, developed by Lockheed Martin and […]

ORCs in outer space! Astronomers have discovered another large strange radio circle in a revelation that was entirely unforeseen.

  • December 11, 2024
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ORCs in space! Astronomers find another vast odd radio circle in ‘completely unexpected discovery’ (Image Credit: Space.com) Astronomers have discovered another mysterious and massive circle of radio light in space. The strange and vast circle of light is an example of an ORC (Odd Radio Circle), the origins of which are currently […]

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Seismometers track atmospheric shock waves from incoming space debris

  • December 11, 2024
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This article is republished from Eos.org under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. On April 2, 2024, a shower of fireballs lit up the night sky over Los Angeles and much of central and Southern California. Onlookers wondered whether they were witnessing a meteor, a failed rocket launch, or even a UFO. […]

Uneven row crops and ‘haunted’ tractors: The unexpected effects of solar storms on contemporary agriculture.

  • December 11, 2024
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Wonky row crops and ‘possessed’ tractors: The surprising impact of solar storms on modern farming (Image Credit: Space.com) Modern-day farming is a high-tech operation highly dependent on GPS-guided tractors revolutionizing the way crops are planted, fertilized and harvested. But on May 10, 2024, that system came under attack, not from mechanical failure […]

U.S. Space Force unit in Europe navigates critical satellite operations

  • December 11, 2024
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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. ORLANDO, Fla. — A U.S. Space Force unit based at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, serves as a pivotal coordinator of space-based intelligence and protection amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the increasingly critical role of commercial […]

Executives urge closer integration of commercial and military tech

  • December 11, 2024
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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite recent progress, space industry executives stress the need for greater integration of commercial technology with military capabilities to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of hybrid architectures. The National Security Agency and National Cyber […]