SpaceX successfully launched a pair of NASA satellites today, aiming to unlock the mysteries behind space weather. The mission, called TRACERS, will study how the sun's energy and charged particles—known as solar wind—impact Earth's magnetic shield.
These satellites, developed by the University of Iowa, will journey into outer space to gather crucial data. Scientists hope to better understand how solar wind triggers potentially dangerous space weather events.
Space weather can disrupt communications, damage satellites, and even affect power grids. NASA's initiative seeks to improve forecasting and protect our technology from these cosmic influences.
