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

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

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The most accurate response regarding 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, particularly those in low Earth orbit, and can also affect electronic systems onboard, which may lead to higher fuel consumption for maneuvers and corrections.