Trump administration's NOAA layoffs affected the space weather service that tracks solar storms

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April 10, 2025, 10:00 AM

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been hit by massive layoffs, which has resulted in concerns about the impact on space weather forecasting. Experts say that the cuts could have a significant impact on how scientists monitor cosmic weather, which could lead to vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and technology. One powerful solar storm could have substantial impacts globally without timely warnings, so people can take proper precautions. Some veterans in the space industry say now is the ideal time to make sure our nation is protected through continued research, advanced satellite systems and improved accuracy in forecasting.

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