The affect of the space weather

[bearnard18]

Does space weather affect the space crafts` launches and do scientists check it before space crafts go to space?
I know there is such a fact like space turbulence and it can influence a space craft, but can space weather?

[Eagle Eye]

Yes, I will expand if you want me to.

[Methuselah]

1 minute ago, Sheldon Cooper said:

Yes, I will expand if you want me to.

But be careful you don't do a Mr. Creosote?

[bearnard18]

17 minutes ago, Sheldon Cooper said:

Yes, I will expand if you want me to.

According to the information I have found, I'd guess that something like a period with a strong solar storm would seem to be a poor choice for a launch window since it affects if not the craft, at least the ability to track/communicate with the craft

[Eagle Eye]

3 minutes ago, bearnard18 said:

According to the information I have found, I'd guess that something like a period with a strong solar storm would seem to be a poor choice for a launch window since it affects if not the craft, at least the ability to track/communicate with the craft

Yes, it affects the electromgnetic field by the slghtset bit I believe, another thing is that Astronauts hav to be really carefull because the sun's rays are muchmore powerfull out in Space and they should only really beoutside of the spacecraft for a few hours every day.

[bearnard18]

30 minutes ago, Sheldon Cooper said:

Yes, it affects the electromgnetic field by the slghtset bit I believe, another thing is that Astronauts hav to be really carefull because the sun's rays are muchmore powerfull out in Space and they should only really beoutside of the spacecraft for a few hours every day.

Also, I found out how space weather is forecasted ( that really surprised me )
Space Weather is forecast with a combination of:
- Theoretical/computer modeling (eg of the Sun's 11 year sunspot cycle)
- Ground-based observations
- Satellite based observations