ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided new insights into the impact of a powerful solar storm that struck Earth in October 2024. A study published in the Astrophysical Journal revealed that the turbulent region of the storm significantly compressed Earth's magnetic field, pushing it unusually close to Earth and exposing satellites in geostationary orbit to harsh conditions. The findings highlight the importance of understanding space weather phenomena for safeguarding critical space assets and infrastructure.