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Claim Text: During geomagnetic storms, NASA and other agencies that track satellites and space debris lose timely information that has to be reacquired before it is safe for any spacecraft to take off, Dr. Baker said.
Simplified Text: Dr. Baker said NASA loses info during geomagnetic storms, delaying launches.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Dr. Baker
UUID: b16873f4-3797-4b34-8bb0-548a99e728de
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM (8 months ago)

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