???A Wake-Up Call from the European Commission on Space Weather – But Are We Ready????? The European Union has just reaffirmed the?urgent need to enhance space weather preparedness. With increasing solar activity, the risks posed by?solar storms—which can cripple satellites, disrupt power grids, and impact global infrastructure—are?more real than ever. At?Neutron Star Systems, we’ve been deeply engaged in tackling this challenge head-on. Our focus??Pioneering advanced propulsion and positioning technologies?that will revolutionize how we?monitor, predict, and mitigate?the impact of extreme solar events. ?? The EU’s latest publication underscores the limitations of today’s warning systems—just 30-60 minutes of advance notice?for potentially devastating solar storms. This is simply?not enough. The future demands?a bold, innovative approach?to space weather forecasting, leveraging cutting-edge?electric propulsion, AI-driven prediction models, and resilient satellite architectures. ???We stand at a pivotal moment in space weather preparedness.?The next generation of early warning systems must be capable of?pushing the boundaries beyond L1?and?multiplying today’s warning times by a factor of five or more. This is not just about improving science—it’s about?protecting global infrastructure, ensuring economic stability, and safeguarding the future of space exploration. ?? The conversation has started. But?real action is needed?to bring Europe to the forefront of space weather resilience. Stay tuned—exciting developments are on the horizon! ?? ?? Read the EU’s latest take on Space Weather Events: https://lnkd.in/d8-CdGun ?? Let’s talk! How do you see the role of?advanced space propulsion and AI?in tackling the challenges of space weather? Drop your thoughts below! ?? #SpaceWeather #Innovation #SatelliteTechnology #NeutronStarSystems #SpaceResilience
Milestone reached: Commission adopts Decision selecting a space weather service ?? On 12 March 2025, the Commission adopted its Implementing Decision for the selection of a space weather service under the Space Weather Events (SWE) subcomponent of the EU Space Programme. This is the first of several milestones for the SWE subcomponent, an important initiative to keep assets in space and on Earth safe from adverse weather events in space. Space weather events are changes in the space environment caused by solar activity, including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and variations in the solar wind and magnetic fields. Space weather risks in space include radiation storms that can harm satellite electronics and make them unusable, and geomagnetic storms that increase drag, affecting satellite paths and making it harder to manage and coordinate space traffic. Upcoming milestones for the SWE subcomponent include: ?? launch of a call for tender to procure EU space weather service? ?? contract award to the winning tenderer? ?? kick-off of provision of EU space weather service More information: https://lnkd.in/d8-CdGun The Implementation Decision: https://lnkd.in/dmVeufQE