Coronal Mass Ejections are massive eruptions of magnetized plasma from the Sun’s corona that can travel through space and impact Earth. They are caused by magnetic instabilities and reconnection in the solar atmosphere. CMEs can trigger geomagnetic storms, auroras, satellite disruptions, and power grid failures. Studying them is crucial for space-weather forecasting, protecting technology, astronaut safety, and understanding planetary habitability. Recent observations, including the first CME detected on a red dwarf star, highlight their significance for both solar physics and exoplanet research.
Click to View MoreNASA's TRACERS mission aims to study Sun-Earth interactions, improve space weather prediction, and protect global infrastructure. The mission focuses on examining key phenomena like magnetic reconnection and cusp electrodynamics. Space weather affects life on Earth through power grids, satellite operations, communication, and human health, as strong solar storms can damage satellites and disrupt navigation.
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