Patcay.com – On May 11, Earth experienced its most intense geomagnetic storm in two decades, causing significant disruptions to power grids, broadband systems, and GPS satellites.
Classified as “extreme” by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the solar storm also produced spectacular aurora borealis displays visible across numerous countries.
However, the influx of charged solar particles can disturb Earth’s magnetic field, affecting vital communication infrastructure.
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According to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the storm caused power grid anomalies, disrupted high-frequency communications, and impaired GPS signals.
This interference notably affected GPS technology used in John Deere’s precision-farming tractors in the US.
In a move to enhance global space technology and sustainability, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Centre for Space Futures.
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Slated to open in autumn 2024, this initiative is a partnership between the Saudi Space Agency and the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network.
“Our goal is to responsibly leverage the immense opportunities of space by developing principles, expanding knowledge, refining models, and fostering partnerships,” stated Mohammed Al Tamimi, CEO of the Saudi Space Agency.
With a mission to nurture a thriving and sustainable space economy, the Centre for Space Futures aims to maximize technological advancements while mitigating associated risks.
The collaboration was announced during a press conference at the Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development 2024, held in Saudi Arabia in April.
