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Blue spiral appears amid northern lights in Alaska after SpaceX rocket releases fuel

By Emily Chou
Published in SpaceX
April 19, 2023
1 min read
Blue spiral appears amid northern lights in Alaska after SpaceX rocket releases fuel

Have you ever seen a blue spiral form in the sky not due to northern lights? Well, it happened in Alaska recently, and it’s all because of SpaceX’s experimental rocket. The rocket was built to test its emergency escape system for human passengers. As a part of its test, the rocket released fuel into the atmosphere, which created the blue spiral. People who witnessed the spectacle were amazed and took to social media to share their experiences. Some even captured stunning photographs and videos of the blue spiral.

The event took place on November 15th in the skies above Alaska. It was visible from various parts of the state, including Anchorage and Fairbanks. According to some scientists, the blue spiral was a result of the sunlight reflecting off the fuel’s particles. Others believe that it was caused by the rocket’s exhaust interacting with the charged particles in the atmosphere.

This event was a reminder of the effect humans have on the environment, even when we try to do something good. While the rocket’s emergency system is designed to save human lives, the environmental impact of such experiments cannot be ignored. It’s crucial to strike a balance between technological advancements and the preservation of our planet.

In short, the blue spiral that appeared above Alaska was a rare and mesmerizing sight that was caused by SpaceX’s experimental rocket’s fuel release. It served as a reminder of the impact humans have on the environment and the importance of balancing technology with sustainability.


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