Solar Activity Increase Results in Shortens Lifespan of Binar CubeSats

Curtin University’s Binar CubeSats, launched with a six-month mission lifespan, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere after only two months due to unexpectedly high solar activity. This surge in solar phenomena has increased atmospheric drag, impacting the stability of satellites in low Earth orbit. As solar forecasting remains limited, smaller satellites without altitude c…

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