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Artemis II Launch Caused Significant Atmospheric Disturbances
- NASA's Artemis II mission in April 2026 caused significant disturbances in Earth's ionosphere.
- Researchers reported three major 'perturbations' caused by the Artemis II rocket launch.
- The disturbances could have triggered temporary, localized errors in GPS positioning.
- The April 2026 mission marked the first time humans have been in lunar space since 1972.
- Further study is needed to assess the full impact of the rocket launch on Earth's atmosphere.