To counter this phenomenon, NASA has employed a technique of shutting down the non-essential systems in satellites when passing through the anomaly to minimize potential damage. Under Africa ...

This phenomenon, dubbed the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), is of concern to researchers since it poses challenges for satellites and spacecraft and raises questions about the uniformity of our ...

The vehicle suffered an anomaly and exploded in Earth's atmosphere around 8.5 minutes after launch. | Credit: SpaceX The ...

The third Starship test flight last March saw the spacecraft reach its planned trajectory and fly halfway around the world ...

Stretching over South America and the southern Atlantic Ocean, the South Atlantic Anomaly is a dent in Earth’s magnetic field, allowing particles from the Sun to penetrate closer to the planet.

"Preliminary indication is that we had an oxygen/fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall that was large enough ...

The vehicle suffered an anomaly and exploded in Earth's atmosphere around 8.5 minutes after launch. | Credit: SpaceX The 171-foot-tall (52 meters) spacecraft exploded over the Atlantic Ocean near ...

The region, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), spans more than more than 4.3 million square miles over parts of Africa and South America and is moving westward. The 'dent' allows harmful ...

NASA is worried about the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA). This anomaly affects Earth's magnetic field, which may pose risks to satellites and the International Space Station. The SAA is caused by ...