Published on January 6, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.
There is a weakness in the Earth’s magnetic field. No danger to us, but if you’re a billionaire who wants to take a space trip, you might want to worry about it.
Let us first note that this anomaly does not threaten anything or anyone on Earth. However, satellites and spacecraft are exposed to solar particles in this area. It’s called the South Atlantic anomaly, and it has intrigued scientists for several years. The area lies between South America and southwest Africa. One of the things that intrigues scientists is that the surface in question appears to gradually divide into two distinct zones.
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Recently, a Science Alert publication told us that NASA experts are on guard about this strange phenomenon. They liken this weakness to a bump in the Earth’s magnetic field. This weakness further exposes ships in orbit to solar particles. Several satellites and even the International Space Station regularly suffer minor damage to certain key components in this area. There is also talk of significant data loss and some permanent damage. So much so that operators systematically cut off their satellite systems before entering them. Many questions remain unanswered and NASA is studying this anomaly to understand its evolution and predict its impact on space exploration. A case to follow.
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