The Strongest Solar Flare in Over a Decade

The video discusses two major events in space: NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson's record-breaking mission and a significant solar storm. Whitson returned from the ISS with numerous records, including the longest time spent in space by an American and the most spacewalks by a woman. Her work in microgravity contributed to research on vision problems and cancer treatments. Meanwhile, a powerful solar storm occurred, marked by an X9.3 solar flare, the strongest since 2006. The storm, occurring during a period of low solar activity, affected satellites and power grids but caused no major damage. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding solar activity and mentions the upcoming Parker Solar Probe mission.

What records did NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson achieve during her time in space?

How long did Peggy Whitson spend on her trip to the International Space Station?

What significant birthday did Peggy Whitson celebrate while in space?

What was the magnitude of the largest solar flare recorded during the recent solar storm?

What are the potential effects of solar storms on Earth?