What are geomagnetic storms and how they impact Starlink Satellite- 5 things to know

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Know how the recent geomagnetic storms affected the Starlink Satellites. 

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Over the weekend, the biggest geomagnetic storm was reported by the Space Weather Prediction Center.

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These geomagnetic storms are the powerful eruptions from the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona.

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With greater intensity, these solar storms have the power to impact space satellites, solar wind, currents, plasma, and Earth’s magnetosphere.

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In a recent post, Elon Musk shared concerns over the geomagnetic storms affecting the Starlink Satellite.

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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that the powerful geomagnetic storms could impact Starlink’s navigation systems, power grids,  and satellite navigation.

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Out of 7500 satellites orbiting Earth, Starlink owns the major 60 percent of all operational satellites.

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Therefore, the  Starlink Satellites were in immense danger. Elon Musk said, “Starlink satellites are under a lot of pressure, but holding up so far.”

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Furthermore, due to the solar storm, northern lights or Aurora were also seen on the Gulf Coast on Friday night.