Instant Alert: There’s a region over South America where NASA shuts down its satellites

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   There's a region over South America where NASA shuts down its satellites by Gene Kim and Jessica Orwig on Jan 6, 2017, 11:00 AM The closest radiation belt to Earth roams above South America. It is called the South Atlantic Anomaly and gives off high levels of radiation that has been known to destroy satellites.  Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011