Question

Which describes the impact that severe solar weather that continues for a long period of time has on satellite communications?(1 point)
Responses

It will shorten the lifespans of the satellites because they will run out of fuel more quickly.
It will shorten the lifespans of the satellites because they will run out of fuel more quickly.

It will increase the number of frequencies that satellites can use to communicate with Earth.
It will increase the number of frequencies that satellites can use to communicate with Earth.

It will lengthen their time in space because they will need more time to collect data.
It will lengthen their time in space because they will need more time to collect data.

It will decrease the time it takes for messages to be relayed from Earth to satellites and vice versa.

1 answer

The correct response to describe the impact of severe solar weather on satellite communications is:

It will shorten the lifespans of the satellites because they will run out of fuel more quickly.

Severe solar weather can cause increased drag on satellites in low Earth orbit and disrupt their operations, potentially leading to a faster depletion of their fuel reserves.