NASA selects DAPHNE mission to study space weather, atmospheric interaction NASA has chosen a new mission concept designed to enhance scientific understanding of the interaction between Earth’s atmosphere and space weather. This initiative is expected to result in improved predictions for disruptions that impact GPS, low Earth orbit satellites, and astronauts. The mission represents a key step in monitoring and forecasting these crucial atmospheric interactions.

• NASA has selected a new mission concept.
• The mission aims to improve understanding of Earth’s atmosphere interacting with space weather.
• This could lead to better forecasts for disruptions affecting GPS, satellites, and astronauts.