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NASA Launches Rockets to Unlock Auroral Substorm Mysteries

3/24/2025

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NASA is gearing up to launch three sounding rockets from Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska, between March 24 and April 6. The AWESOME mission seeks to unravel the mysteries of auroral substorms and their impact on Earth's thermosphere, potentially reshaping our understanding and enhancing space weather predictions vital for satellite and GPS reliability.

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NASA is gearing up to launch three sounding rockets from Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska, between March 24 and April 6. The AWESOME mission seeks to unravel the mysteries of auroral substorms and their impact on Earth's thermosphere, potentially reshaping our understanding and enhancing space weather predictions vital for satellite and GPS reliability.