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The South Atlantic Anomaly affects satellites.

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Is it true that the South Atlantic Anomaly affects satellites?

Yes. Multiple sources, including a NASA page and a peer-reviewed paper, state that the South Atlantic Anomaly exposes passing satellites to elevated radiation that can disrupt instruments, computers and data collection.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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South Atlantic Anomaly - Wikipedia
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South Atlantic Anomaly - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Atlantic_Anomaly

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Evolution of the south Atlantic magnetic anomaly over 0-3ka
2009
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Constable, C., Donadini, F., & Korte, M. (2009). Evolution of the south Atlantic magnetic anomaly over 0-3ka. inis.iaea.org. https://inis.iaea.org/records/mbwe4-wav44

Deepening of radiation belt over South Atlantic Anomaly region
2021
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Soni, P. K., Kakad, B., & Kakad, A. (2021). Deepening of radiation belt over South Atlantic Anomaly region. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10505551.2

SPOT-5 DORIS oscillator instability due to South Atlantic Anomaly: Mapping the effect and application of data corrective model
2013
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SPOT-5 DORIS oscillator instability due to South Atlantic Anomaly: Mapping the effect and application of data corrective model. (2013). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2013.07.010

Why wasn't CHEOPS data taken during passage through the South Atlantic Anomaly downlinked in this case, resulting in gaps in photometry?
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Why wasn't CHEOPS data taken during passage through the South Atlantic Anomaly downlinked in this case, resulting in gaps in photometry?. (n.d.). astronomy.stackexchange.com. https://astronomy.stackexchange.com/questions/41054

NASA Researchers Track Slowly Splitting 'Dent' in Earth’s Magnetic Field - NASA
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NASA Researchers Track Slowly Splitting 'Dent' in Earth’s Magnetic Field - NASA. (n.d.). nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/missions/icon/nasa-researchers-track-slowly-splitting-dent-in-earths-magnetic-field/

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