Hidden solar outburst exposed a blind spot in space-weather forecasting

A puzzling signal detected by NASA's Europa Clipper probe triggered an investigation involving 17 spacecraft, ultimately revealing a solar outburst that had gone undetected by standard forecasting systems. The findings exposed a significant blind spot in space-weather prediction, raising serious concerns about the safety of future crewed missions. Scientists warn that similar hidden solar events may pose an underestimated risk to astronauts.

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