Scientists studying the zone between Earth’s atmosphere and space spotted unusual X- and C-shaped features that could thwart signals that keep our planet running smoothly.

A succession of powerful solar eruptions in early May last year triggered the most powerful solar storm to hit Earth in 20 ...

There are huge, invisible structures in the ionosphere that are high above the surface of the Earth. These structures are called equatorial plasma bubbles (EPBs). These turbulent areas of low-density ...

ATLAS Space Operations announced the activation of its newest antenna in Mwulire, Rwanda, a strategic addition to its global ...

The ionosphere has many fascinating characteristics. Near the Earth’s surface, you don’t find many electrically charged particles, Maruca said. But the higher you go, the more you find. The ionosphere ...

The ionosphere is one of the Earth’s atmospheric layers, stretching from 60 km to more than 950 km in altitude. Containing electrically charged plasma, its lower half, ...

Better coverage This map shows the locations of the 9036 monitoring stations (orange dots) that are used to observe the ionosphere. The orange dots overlay blue dots, which show approximately 100,000 ...

When America's eyes turn to the skies for the solar eclipse, keen-eyed viewers in Virginia may catch a glimpse of something else—rockets streaking into the moon's shadow. NASA is set to launch ...

Mars’ Ionosphere: Cold, Lifeless, and Filled With Heavy Metals. By tracking the movement of metal ions, scientists get a glimpse into the turbulent Martian atmosphere.

The ionosphere sits between 60-300 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, which is roughly 37-190 miles up.