
Satellite orbital drag and energetic particles topped the list of space weather threats to low-Earth orbit satellites discussed at the Satellite Environment Testbed Exercise held in Boulder, Colorado this week. Space weather scientists, satellite owner-operators, tracking and maneuver service providers, and related commercial service providers gathered to better understand how satellite companies plan for and respond to space weather. During the three-day meeting, experts also assessed current space weather products and services for the satellite industry that are offered by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) and other service providers. For the full story, visit https://www.weather.gov/news/102723-sw-testbed