NASA’s moon rocket was so powerful scientists detected an unexpected effect

NASA’s Artemis II moon mission temporarily disturbed Earth’s ionosphere, new research suggests. Scientists say the powerful SLS rocket and later engine burns created unusual changes that could have briefly affected GPS positioning.

NASA’s moon rocket was so powerful scientists detected an unexpected effect

NASA’s Artemis II moon mission temporarily disturbed Earth’s ionosphere, new research suggests. Scientists say the powerful SLS rocket and later engine burns created unusual changes that could have briefly affected GPS positioning.

— Chris Pugh, AL.com

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