NASA names geomagnetic storm for 1st time, honoring a space weather scientist who died suddenly in 2024
https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/nasa-names-geomagnetic-storm-for-1st-time-honoring-a-space-weather-scientist-who-died-suddenly-in-2024
NASA names geomagnetic storm for 1st time, honoring a space weather scientist who died suddenly in 2024
https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/nasa-names-geomagnetic-storm-for-1st-time-honoring-a-space-weather-scientist-who-died-suddenly-in-2024
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The May 2024 geomagnetic storm was the first ever to receive an official name—Storm Gannon—honoring Dr. Jennifer Lea Gannon, a leading space weather scientist who passed away just a week before the event. This Kp9 storm was the strongest since 2003 and produced auroras so bright they were seen as far south as India and Mexico.
[Here](https://youtu.be/kQj_sJcJei4?si=2ix7S4OEIro7baWl) is a speech of her’s that is extremely relevant. Especially considering we are currently experiencing solar maximum, the privatization of space exploration and therefore its data, funding cuts directly to this sector, and black outs.