Space hazard

Plasma Environment

The ionised gas that pervades near-Earth space, from the ionosphere out through the magnetosphere. Its density and energy govern spacecraft charging, radio propagation, and the behaviour of the radiation belts.

Environment & effects

Knowledge connections

Associated withSpacecraft Charging
Associated withMagnetosphere
Associated withSpacecraft Charging

Sources

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NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
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