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Artemis II launch punched hole in ionosphere, disrupting GPS
Original: NASA's Artemis II moon launch tore a hole in Earth's upper atmosphere so huge it disrupted GPS signals
NASA's Artemis II moon mission launch reportedly tore a massive hole in Earth's upper atmosphere, large enough to disrupt GPS signals. The SLS rocket's exhaust is said to have disturbed the ionosphere as it blasted toward the Moon, briefly interfering with satellite navigation. The finding is drawing attention for showing how powerful rocket launches can affect technology on the ground.
Why now: The dramatic claim that a rocket launch could disrupt GPS highlights growing concern about the side effects of large-scale spaceflight.
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