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A recent paper in the journal Space Weather proposes using the sun’s energy to create a massive barricade in space, referred to as StormWall, composed of gas to absorb up to 50% of the incoming energy of a geomagnetic storm.
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Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)
Who
authors of a paper in Space Weather, SpaceX
What
A recent paper in the journal Space Weather proposes using the sun’s energy to create a massive barricade in space, referred to as StormWall, composed of gas to absorb up to 50% of the incoming energy of a geomagnetic storm.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT · 3h 33m ago
Where
Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) ·
Why
To mitigate the potential cataclysmic results if a geomagnetic storm similar to the 1859 Carrington Event were to occur today, given the extensive electrical infrastructure.
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How this affects you
This proposed 'StormWall' technology could protect not only terrestrial assets like the power grid but also satellites in lower orbits and the International Space Station from the devastating effects of geomagnetic storms, ensuring the continued operation of critical infrastructure and communication systems.
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