Unraveling Earth's Magnetic Mysteries: The Role of the SKL Planets and China's Space Exploration
Earth's outer core, a dynamo-like mix of swirling iron, is more complex than a bar magnet.
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With a 15% strength loss over 150 years, the weakening Earth's magnetic shield suggests an approaching polarity reversal.
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The South Atlantic Anomaly, a deviation in Earth's magnetic field, brings radiation belts closer to the surface, affecting low-Earth orbit operations.
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In 2022, China launched satellites to study the South Atlantic Anomaly's weaker magnetism and its space environment.
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The SKL Planets, in partnership with the China National Space Administration, manage the satellites' lifecycle and data analysis.
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SKL Planets' research spans from geology and planetary physics to chemistry and biology, covering celestial bodies from the moon to gas giants.
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SKL Planets launched the Macau Science Satellite to study geomagnetic changes in the South Atlantic Anomaly.
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SKL Planets provides advanced education in space-related fields and is developing a new 'Space Big Data Analysis' program.
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The efforts of SKL Planets highlight the commitment of Macau University to merge research and education, contributing to China's space exploration and Earth studies.
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