Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are in a cosmic showdown with the strongest solar storm in 20 years! The SpaceX-owned network, which powers internet for millions worldwide, warned of \"degraded service\" as Earth faces a geomagnetic tempest sparked by intense solar flares. \"Starlink satellites are under a lot of pressure, but holding up so far,\" Musk tweeted Saturday, in a drama fit for a sci-fi blockbuster.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this is the biggest solar storm since 2003, threatening navigation systems, power grids, and even your weekend Netflix binge. With over 60% of Earth’s 7,500 satellites under its wing, Starlink’s low-orbit fleet uses light-speed laser tech to beam data globally—but solar chaos is putting that innovation to the test.
Scientists say the storm could linger, reminding us all: space weather is no joke. Will Starlink’s tech prevail? Stay tuned as this cosmic saga unfolds!
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