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  "title": "NASA launches $500,000 challenge to improve space weather predictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/nasa-launches-500-000-challenge-to-improve-space-weather-predictions",
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  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-20T13:09:05.000Z",
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    "name": "Times of India",
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    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nasa-is-offering-up-to-500000-for-new-technology-to-measure-earths-extremely-thin-upper-atmosphere-and-improve-predictions-of-how-space-weather-changes-satellite-orbits/articleshow/133378539.cms"
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  "summary": "In an effort to enhance the understanding of upper atmospheric conditions, NASA is inviting proposals for affordable technology solutions. The Orbital Clarity Challenge aims to refine predictions regarding satellite orbit variations caused by atmospheric drag. Participants stand to win up to $500,000 for their innovative concepts, along with the opportunity for a free test flight to test their…",
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