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Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting

Saudi Arabia signs deal with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting - SPA
Saudi Arabia signs deal with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting

Saudi Arabia signs deal with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting - SPA
Saudi Arabia signs deal with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting - SPA

Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Mohammed Altamimi led the Saudi delegation to the fifth edition of the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil between September 11 and 13.
The meeting, initiated during Saudi Arabia's G20 presidency, focused this year on "Space Economy and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities".

The Kingdom signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Brazilian Space Agency to expand peaceful space exploration collaboration.
In this regard, Altamimi highlighted Saudi Arabia's progress in developing its space sector and emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to leveraging space technology for sustainable development and climate change mitigation, SPA reported.
Altamimi also held bilateral meetings with his Brazilian and Indian counterparts to discuss cooperation in the space economy and related technologies. He also met with leaders of major Brazilian space companies to explore investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.

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Solar Storms May Cause Faint Auroras Overnight in Parts of Northern Hemisphere 

In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)
In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)
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Solar Storms May Cause Faint Auroras Overnight in Parts of Northern Hemisphere 

In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)
In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)

Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.

But, experts say, don't expect power grids and communications to be disrupted much.

People in Canada and northern US states including Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota may be able to see faint colorful displays, according to the current space weather forecast.

If the moderate solar storms become more intense as nighttime approaches, people as far south as Illinois and New York might be able to glimpse the phenomenon.

“All the stars have to align” for that to happen, said Erica Grow Cei, spokesperson for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

To spy the spectacle, wait for skies to get dark and then go outside, ideally away from bright city lights. Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren't visible to the naked eye.

The sun’s magnetic field is at the peak of its 11-year cycle, making storms and aurora displays more frequent. Unusually strong solar storms in May produced vibrant aurora displays across the Northern Hemisphere.

The night storms are expected to be less intense, but could cause brief disruptions to precision GPS machinery like what farmers use to harvest crops, Grow Cei said.