Massive x1.4 solar flare erupts just days before Artemis II launch: Here’s what NASA says
A powerful X1.4-class solar flare erupted on March 29, just days before the Artemis II launch, but NASA confirms the mission remains on track with rigorous shielding and real-time monitoring in place. The solar flare and coronal mass ejection are not expected to impact the launch, scheduled for April 1, with forecasts suggesting favorable weather conditions at the launch site.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an image of a powerful X1.4-class solar flare on March 29. The flare briefly disrupted radio signals across parts of Asia and Australia. NASA confirms the Artemis II launch remains on track despite the solar flare. The mission team has reviewed the latest space weather data and decided to proceed with the launch. The launch is scheduled for April 1, with favorable weather conditions expected at the launch site. Artemis II includes a built-in safety test, where astronauts will practice setting up a radiation shelter inside their spacecraft.
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