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importantSYS.SOURCE: The Register• 2026-09-25T18:29:49Z

Astronomer Utilizes Starlink Satellite Data to Monitor Atmospheric Expansion as a Planetary Barometer

#starlink#atmosphere#satellites#solar activity#data analysis

An astronomer is utilizing TLE data from Starlink and other satellite constellations to monitor atmospheric expansion and contraction, linking it to solar activity and geomagnetic storms. This method provides a novel, publicly available index for tracking atmospheric changes without dedicated instrumentation.

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