Scientists are still evaluating the impact of these formations, but there are concerns that they could potentially cause unknown problems for astronomy and communication.
SpaceX rockets are creating temporary holes in the Earth's upper atmosphere, leading to bright red aurora-like formations in the sky.
The Expedition 70 crew at the International Space Station (ISS) is conducting advanced life science work, studying ageing and immunity in the microgravity environment.
SpaceX, the private American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk, has been observed creating temporary holes in the Earth's upper atmosphere. These phenomena, which lead to bright red aurora-like formations in the sky, have been dubbed 'SpaceX auroras'. The formations are a result of rockets burning their engines in the ionosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation.
While these SpaceX auroras have been a spectacle for sky gazers, scientists are still evaluating their impact. There are concerns that these formations could potentially cause unknown problems for astronomy and communication. However, as of now, these are only potential concerns and further research is needed to understand the full implications of these SpaceX auroras.
In other space-related news, the Expedition 70 crew at the International Space Station (ISS) is conducting advanced life science work. The crew is studying ageing and immunity in the microgravity environment, which could provide insights into how organisms adapt to life in space and potentially advance therapies for ailments on Earth. The crew is also preparing for the arrival of the Roscosmos Progress 86 resupply ship, which is replacing the Progress 84 spaceship.
SpaceX rockets are creating temporary holes in the Earth's upper atmosphere, leading to bright red aurora-like formations in the sky.
These formations, dubbed 'SpaceX auroras', are caused by rockets burning their engines in the ionosphere.
Scientists are still evaluating the impact of these formations, but there are concerns that they could potentially cause unknown problems for astronomy and communication.
The Expedition 70 crew at the International Space Station (ISS) is conducting advanced life science work, preparing for a cargo mission swap, and ensuring exercise equipment and life support systems remain operational.
The crew is studying ageing and immunity in the microgravity environment, which could provide insights into how organisms adapt to life in space and potentially advance therapies for ailments on Earth.
The crew is also preparing for the arrival of the Roscosmos Progress 86 resupply ship, which is replacing the Progress 84 spaceship.
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