Solar Flares Disrupt Signals as Solar Activity Rises
Washington scientists warn solar flares arriving from an active sun could disrupt communications and GPS for a day or more. NOAA officials note increased blast frequency expected over three to five years, with auroral displays possible near the poles this weekend.
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NASA craft heads on five year voyage to Jupiter
A sun powered NASA spacecraft named to probe the solar system launches from Cape Canaveral on a five year trip to Jupiter. The unmanned probe, featuring large solar panels, will reach Jupiter after crossing vast distances as scientists hope to answer key questions about the gas giant and the solar system’s origins.
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