Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #31845: Exploring Earth’s Outer Layers: The Plasma Enhancements Experiment

The ionosphere and thermosphere form critical layers of Earth's atmosphere that are affected by space weather and solar activity. This experiment, led by Jeffrey Klenzing at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, studied how plasma—charged particles—behave in these regions. Carried out during Expedition 68, the research provides insights into communication disruptions, GPS signal degradation, and other space weather effects. With better understanding, scientists aim to improve satellite operations and develop tools for predicting atmospheric behavior during geomagnetic storms. The ISS offers a unique vantage point to observe these phenomena firsthand.

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