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Shifty SAA Splits: NASA Keeps a Close Eye
The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), Earth’s magnetic mischief maker between South America and southwest Africa, is splitting into two distinct regions in 2024. This westward drift threatens satellites, echoing past hiccups like Hitomi’s star tracker fiasco. NASA, using ICON and CubeSats, monitors the anomaly’s antics while boosting spacecraft shielding. As the SAA continues its millennia-long dance, scientists ponder its next magnetic move. Who knew Earth’s magnetism could keep us so on our toes?
