NOAA to Launch DSCOVR Satellite Soon

NOAA has plans to launch the DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory) satellite no earlier than February 8, 2015. This satellite will be responsible for collecting space weather data and relaying this information to Earth. The launch is set to be performed by the U.S. Air Force and SpaceX. DSCOVR will prove vital in monitoring the solar […]

Geomagnetic Storm to Produce Northern Lights Display

Earth’s space weather has been active today as the solar wind is responsible for a minor geomagnetic storm across the Northern Hemisphere. The main area of impact for this geomagnetic storm will be the North Pole and the storm’s strength is rated at a G3 (strong). The main impact from this geomagnetic storm will be […]