A Game-Changing Revelation in Space Research

For the very first time, scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking finding: the number of sudden electrical discharges on spacecraft is directly related to the number of electrons in their environment. This revelation holds the potential to revolutionize how we protect crucial equipment in the vastness of space.

What Are Spacecraft Environment Discharges?

Known as Spacecraft Environment Discharges (SEDs), these transient electrical breakdowns threaten the integrity of sensitive onboard electronics and communication systems. "We’ve always acknowledged that SEDs occur," shared Amitabh Nag, a lead researcher from Los Alamos National Laboratory. "But the link between space electrons and these discharges has been a mystery until now."

The Key to Understanding SEDs