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Surprise Space Force Launch Punches Hole In Atmosphere
Surprise Space Force Launch Punches Hole In Atmosphere
Jan 17, 2024 3:36 PM

A last-minute, rushed rocket launch for the U.S. Space Force may have punched a hole in the Earth’s atmosphere. Rockets sometimes create holes in the ionosphere as a result of a chemical reaction between burning fuel and various gases found in the atmosphere. Here’s what you need to know.

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