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Halloween 2003 solar storms knocked out satellites
Original: Sun news: Halloween 2003 was a scary time to be a satellite
Astronomy outlets are revisiting the Halloween 2003 solar storms, one of the most intense space weather events ever recorded. Powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections struck Earth in late October 2003, disrupting satellites, forcing spacecraft into safe mode, and causing power outages in Sweden. The anniversary is prompting renewed discussion of solar storm risks to modern satellite fleets and power grids.
Why now: The anniversary of the Halloween 2003 solar storms has revived interest in space weather risks to satellites and infrastructure.
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