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The recent findings underscore the vital importance of maintaining and extending high-quality satellite missions. The Swarm constellation has revolutionized our understanding of the magnetosphere, but many insights are limited by the relatively short span of available data—just a few decades. Since magnetic anomalies develop over thousands of years, continuous long-term monitoring is essential to accurately predict future changes.
Experts advocate for extending the lifespan of key satellites, like Swarm Bravo, and deploying next-generation missions such as ESA's NanoMax to ensure uninterrupted data flow. This persistent observation is critical not only for basic scientific research but also for safeguarding Earth's technological infrastructure.