title: SPACE HAZARDS AND PROTECTION: SOLAR MAGNETIC STORMS, NEAR-EARTH ASTEROIDS AND ASTEROIDS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO EARTH
abstract: For centuries, humanity has looked at the stars with admiration, but also with a growing understanding that space holds not only beauty but also danger. Near space – the space around Earth up to about 2 million kilometers – is a zone in which various physical phenomena occur and there are objects capable of directly influencing our planet. Among the most serious threats are solar magnetic storms and nearby asteroids, the effects of which can affect communications, energy systems and even the ver