Artemis II Launch Affects Ionosphere: NASA mission carved huge ‘holes’; study warns on GPS accuracy
Artemis II Launch Affects Ionosphere: NASA mission carved huge ‘holes’; study warns on GPS accuracy
NASA's Artemis II mission resulted in significant disturbances in Earth's ionosphere, which impacted satellite navigation systems. Researchers identified two elongated areas of reduced electron density across North America. These disturbances occurred during three separate mission-related engine burns associated with the launch. The findings suggest that rocket engine burns may have lasting effects on satellite positioning. Further studies are needed to understand the full implications of these ionospheric changes.
NASA's Artemis II mission resulted in significant disturbances in Earth's ionosphere, which impacted satellite navigation systems. Researchers identified two elongated areas of reduced electron density across North America. These disturbances occurred during three separate mission-related engine burns associated with the launch. The findings suggest that rocket engine burns may have lasting effects on satellite positioning. Further studies are needed to understand the full implications of these ionospheric changes.
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NASA's Artemis II mission resulted in significant disturbances in Earth's ionosphere, which impacted satellite navigation systems. Researchers identified two elongated areas of reduced electron density across North America. These disturbances occurred during three separate mission-related engine burns associated with the launch. The findings suggest that rocket engine burns may have lasting effects on satellite positioning. Further studies are needed to understand the full implications of these ionospheric changes. 
