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Starlink's satellite service withstood the most intense geomagnetic storm observed since 2003, maintaining connectivity amid widespread service disruptions.
Starlink's Robust Network Tested by Geomagnetic Forces
According to Reuters, a "degraded service" alert was sent on Saturday by Elon Musk's SpaceX satellite arm, Starlink. At the same time, the planet was being battered by the strongest solar-induced geomagnetic storm in the past 20 years.
Starlink is a significant player in satellite internet and has around 60% of the 7,500 satellites in orbit around the Earth.
Musk stated earlier in a post on X that the geomagnetic storm was putting a lot of strain on the Starlink satellites, but so far, they were holding up.
Inter-satellite laser lines let the network's thousands of satellites in low-Earth orbit send and receive data at the speed of light, enabling the network to provide internet access worldwide.
Severe Space Weather Threatens Satellite Integrity
As per the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this storm, the most intense since October 2003, is expected to persist through the weekend. It poses a significant threat to various services, including satellite navigation, electricity grids, and navigation systems, potentially disrupting our daily lives.
Reports from The Telegraph reveal that early Saturday, the storm painted the skies over Britain and the Northern Hemisphere with breathtaking displays of color, a sight that captivated many.
According to NOAA, Northern California and Alabama in the US could see the northern lights due to the storm. Prognostication was challenging, with experts emphasizing that the sighting would likely resemble greenish hues rather than the striking curtains of color typically linked with the northern lights.
Mr. Dahl informed reporters that the storm posed a risk not to residential electrical lines but to high-voltage transmission lines for power grids. It may also impact satellites, interfering with Earth's navigation and communication services.
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