SpaceX rockets keep tearing blood-red 'atmospheric holes' in the sky, and scientists are concerned

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SpaceX rockets keep tearing blood-red 'atmospheric holes' in the sky, and scientists are concerned

https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/spacex-rockets-keep-tearing-blood-red-atmospheric-holes-in-the-sky-and-scientists-are-concerned

Astronomers have discovered a new type of "aurora" created by falling SpaceX rocket boosters that punch temporary holes in the ionosphere. Experts are concerned that these blood-red light shows could be causing unknown problems for astronomy and communication.

SpaceX rockets keep tearing blood-red 'atmospheric holes' in the sky, and scientists are concerned