(DoD) The conditions and phenomena in space and specifically in the near-Earth environment that may affect space assets or space operations. Space weather may impact spacecraft and ground-based systems. Space weather is influenced by phenomena such as solar flare activity, ionospheric variability, energetic particle events, and geophysical events. See also space; space asset.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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