Space Mission Created 'Hole' in Atmosphere, Could Have Impacted GPS: Study - People.com

NASA's Artemis II mission disrupts Earth's upper atmosphere

NASA's Artemis II mission caused disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere. The launch produced three surges in the ionosphere, likely influencing GPS systems. The event could have disrupted satellite navigation and communication services momentarily. The study shows that the mission may have caused disruptions in the atmosphere, leading to temporary disruptions in GPS signals.

“The study shows that the mission may have caused disruptions in the atmosphere, leading to temporary disruptions in GPS signals,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Copburn Stow Staffing, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 3 — NASA's Artemis II mission caused disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere....

Nov 5 — The study shows that the mission may have caused disruptions in the atmosphere, leading to temporary disruptio...

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copburn Stow Staffing desk and last updated 07:14 UTC.

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