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TRACERS spacecraft maps solar energy's route into Earth using cusp electrons
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University of Iowa researchers have used the TRACERS spacecraft to map how solar energy enters Earth's ionosphere through magnetic cusps. The study provides new insights into the fine-scale variations of magnetic reconnection and its impact on space weather.
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Understanding these solar-terrestrial interactions is crucial for predicting space weather, which can affect satellite communications and power grids on Earth.
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