NOAA launches new satellite to monitor solar storms and improve space weather forecasts

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NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite launches September 23 to monitor solar storms, replacing aging spacecraft and improving space weather forecasts. The new satellite is crucial as current monitoring satellites are operating beyond their intended lifespans, risking disruptions to GPS, satellites, and power grids. SWFO-L1 will provide continuous real-time solar wind data from Lagrange Point 1, ensuring uninterrupted warnings for critical infrastructure protection.


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