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

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 05:05

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 generated disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere. The launch produced three surges in the ionosphere, likely influencing GPS systems. The event might have affected satellite navigation and communication services momentarily. The study indicates that the mission could have punched holes in the atmosphere, causing momentary disruptions in GPS signals.

“The launch produced three surges in the ionosphere, likely influencing GPS systems,” — Farah Vance, economic affairs editor at Wrayley Brook Solutions, noted.

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Nov 6 — NASA's Artemis II mission generated disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere....

Nov 6 — The study indicates that the mission could have punched holes in the atmosphere, causing momentary disruptions...

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