Space weather is the main source of uncertainty in the location of satellites and debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). All objects in LEO orbit through the region of the Earth’s upper atmosphere called the “Thermosphere”. As solar conditions change, the thermosphere swells and shrinks, causing variable drag forces on orbiting objects. During an extreme geomagnetic storm, these forces could lead to dramatic changes in the orbits of all objects in LEO leading to a much higher risk of collision.

Announcing a visiting faculty position at the University of Colorado Boulder in solar influences on space weather phenomena or technological systems. Applications are due 31 December.

SWx TREC and CCAR aerospace engineering graduate students have found a useful purpose for space debris—art. They created an exhibit as part of the CU Boulder’s 2021 Art + Science + Action Cohort program. “Waste in Space,” showcases space junk donated by local labs and glass pieces made by workshop participants. It is on display at the Arbor Institute through December 12, 2021.

The SWx TREC team is developing a new visualization capability to take advantage of the full Enlil 3D data volume and interactively visualize the CME expansion out of the plane of the Earth. This new tool is designed to give forecasters and researchers the full view of the heliosphere in...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the 2021 winners of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Swx TREC PhD student Anton Buynovskiy was among those to receive the prestigious award which recognizes and supports individuals early in their graduate training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields...