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In the aerospace context, "aurora" usually refers to the natural light displays that are observed in the Earth's polar regions, known as the Northern and Southern Lights. Auroras are caused by the interaction between the solar wind and the Earth's magnetic field, and they are typically seen in the polar regions as colorful bands or arcs of light in the night sky.

In the aerospace industry, auroras can be of interest for a variety of reasons. For example, auroras can cause interference with satellite communications and other space-based systems, and they can also pose a potential hazard to spacecraft and aircraft that operate in the polar regions. Auroras are also of scientific interest, and they are often studied as part of research into the Earth's magnetic field and the effects of the solar wind on the Earth's atmosphere.

Examples of aerospace applications that might be affected by auroras include satellite communications, remote sensing, and navigation systems. Auroras are an important natural phenomenon that is of interest to the aerospace industry, and they play a role in a variety of aerospace applications and research activities.

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