Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 28, 2013
NASA's twin Van Allen Probes, launched just last August, have revealed a previously unknown third radiation belt around Earth.
The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
Showing posts with label Radiation Belt Storm Probes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Radiation Belt Storm Probes. Show all posts
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Van Allen Probes Discover a New Radiation Belt around Earth
Source - NASA Science News for Feb. 28, 2013
NASA's twin Van Allen Probes, launched just last August, have revealed a previously unknown third radiation belt around Earth.
The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
Monday, October 01, 2012
NASA Spacecraft Records 'Earthsong'
Source - NASA Science News for Oct. 1, 2012
A NASA spacecraft has recorded eerie-sounding radio emissions coming from our own planet. These beautiful "songs of Earth" could, ironically, be responsible for the proliferation of deadly electrons in the Van Allen Belts.
The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Friday, August 31, 2012
The Radiation Belt Storm Probes
Source - NASA Science News for August 30, 2012
Most spacecraft try to avoid the Van Allen Belts, two doughnut-shaped regions around Earth filled with "killer electrons." This morning NASA launched two heavily-shielded spacecraft directly into the belts. The Radiation Belt Storm Probes are on a two-year mission to study the Van Allen Belts and to unravel the mystery of their dangerous unpredictability.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Most spacecraft try to avoid the Van Allen Belts, two doughnut-shaped regions around Earth filled with "killer electrons." This morning NASA launched two heavily-shielded spacecraft directly into the belts. The Radiation Belt Storm Probes are on a two-year mission to study the Van Allen Belts and to unravel the mystery of their dangerous unpredictability.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Friday, June 24, 2011
ScienceCasts: ZombieSat
Source - ScienceAtNASA on Jun 23, 2011:
Just when you thought it was safe to orbit Earth: Researchers say solar storms can turn satellites into zombies!
Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more!
Just when you thought it was safe to orbit Earth: Researchers say solar storms can turn satellites into zombies!
Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more!
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