Space hazard

Spacecraft Charging

The build-up of electric charge on a spacecraft as it moves through the space plasma, especially during geomagnetic storms. A sudden discharge can damage electronics — a leading cause of space-weather-related spacecraft anomalies.

Environment & effects

Affects:Earth

Knowledge connections

AffectsEarth
Associated withPlasma Environment
Associated withGeomagnetic Storm
Associated withPlasma Environment

Sources

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NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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