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Two Canadian satellites failed in 1994 due to a solar storm causing electrical discharges. New research from Los Alamos National Laboratory reveals a direct link between electron flux in space and electrical discharges on satellites. Sensors on STP-Sat6 detected 272 high-rate discharges, each following peaks in electron activity. This discovery, published in Advances in Space Research, could lead to forecasting tools to protect satellites from space weather.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.