We are pleased to announce the electronic publication of a new NASA History Series publication, /NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s Contributions to the Space Shuttle Program/ (NASA SP-4322).  Edited by Christian Gelzer, this book is divided into three thematic sections (development, operations, and troubleshooting).  The 16 chapters cover specific topics such as lifting bodies and low lift-to-drag ratio research, thermal protection systems, landings at Edwards Air Force Base, and the Lifting Insulatin ...Continue Reading

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3239 Issue Time: 2022 May 31 1032 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3238 Begin Time: 2022 May 30 0135 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 4565 pfu NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.Thank you for using the Product Sub ...Continue Reading

:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2022 May 31 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 151 Issued at 0030Z on 31 May 2022 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 30 May I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 30/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 3023 S13W01 324 0130 Hax 03 02 Alpha 3024 S33E05 318 0040 Hsx 01 01 Alpha 3025 N27W63 ...Continue Reading

The following sections have been updated in the past 7 days. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022 DROUGHT AND FIRE IN THE UNITED STATES Persistent drought in western states, exacerbated by climate change, is fueling larger and more intense fires. * The Black Fire Blows Up in New Mexico (Image from May 21, 2022; Posted May 23, 2022) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149868/the-black-fire-blows-up-in-new-mexico/?src=nha VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS IN 2022 Volcanic activity c ...Continue Reading

The following sections have been updated in the past 3 days. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS IN 2022 Volcanic activity can be a hazard to life, but also provides a reminder that our dynamic planet is constantly reshaping itself. * Manam Volcano, Papua New Guinea (Image from May 22, 2022; Posted May 27, 2022) https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149883/manam-volcano-papua-new-guinea/?src=nha ---------------------------------------------------------- ...Continue Reading

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3238 Issue Time: 2022 May 30 0810 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3237 Begin Time: 2022 May 30 0135 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1500 pfu NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.Thank you for using the Product Sub ...Continue Reading

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3237 Issue Time: 2022 May 30 0206 UTC ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Threshold Reached: 2022 May 30 0135 UTC Station: GOES16 NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.Thank you for using the Product Subscription Service. If you would like to remove a product subscri ...Continue Reading

Official Space Weather Advisory issued by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center Boulder, Colorado, USA SPACE WEATHER ADVISORY OUTLOOK #22-22 2022 May 29 at 7:31 p.m. MDT (2022 May 30 0131 UTC) **** SPACE WEATHER OUTLOOK **** Summary For May 23-29 R1 (Minor) conditions were observed on 25 May. No other space weather storms were observed during the summary period. Outlook For May 30-June 5 No space weather stroms are expected during the outlook period. Data used to provide space weather services are ...Continue Reading

:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2022 May 30 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 150 Issued at 0030Z on 30 May 2022 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 29 May I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 29/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 3023 S12E12 325 0110 Hax 03 03 Alpha 3024 S33E18 319 0060 Hsx 01 01 Alpha 3025 N28W53 ...Continue Reading

:Product: Solar Region Summary :Issued: 2022 May 29 0030 UTC # Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, # Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. # Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary SRS Number 149 Issued at 0030Z on 29 May 2022 Report compiled from data received at SWO on 28 May I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 28/2400Z Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type 3021 N13W10 001 0000 Axx 00 01 Alpha 3023 S13E25 325 0110 Hax 03 02 Alpha 3024 S33E31 ...Continue Reading