John RettererSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by John Retterer Did Space Weather Hamper Troops in Afghanistan? (Op-Ed) By Brett Carter, John Retterer published 25 September 14 Three American soldiers* may have died in Afghanistan’s battle of Takur Ghar because of disruptions caused by plasma bubbles – a form of space weather – according to a new study. The Universe Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)2Precise new moon map could help guide future sample-return missions3Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?4Lunar Google Doodle celebrates half-lit third quarter moon each month with interactive card game52-million-mile-per-hour galactic crash reawakens a dangerous 'cosmic crossroads'
Did Space Weather Hamper Troops in Afghanistan? (Op-Ed) By Brett Carter, John Retterer published 25 September 14 Three American soldiers* may have died in Afghanistan’s battle of Takur Ghar because of disruptions caused by plasma bubbles – a form of space weather – according to a new study.
