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NASA Just Discovered Solar Curtains on the Sun—Here’s How This Plasma Spectacle Forms
NASA’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has captured “solar curtains”—ultra-thin plasma structures on the Sun just 12–20 kilometers wide. These stripes reveal how small-scale magnetic fields evolve, influencing solar flares and space weather. Scientists also observed microflares—tiny explosions of energy—that could unlock mysteries like coronal heating. This discovery could revolutionize solar forecasting and safeguard Earth’s technology from space storms.
Starlink in Trouble? Solar Storms Disrupt Elon Musk’s Satellite Network
Solar storms triggered by the current solar maximum are accelerating orbital decay of Starlink satellites, threatening global satellite internet coverage. SpaceX has lost dozens of satellites and is rapidly innovating with orbit adjustments and AI tools to mitigate risks. Experts from NASA and NOAA confirm increased drag is affecting thousands of satellites. As solar activity intensifies through 2025, this event highlights the urgent need for space weather forecasting and smarter satellite infrastructure.
