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

By Emily Chou
Published in SpaceX
November 28, 2023
1 min read
SpaceX rockets keep tearing blood-red 'atmospheric holes' in the sky, and scientists are concerned

So, I came across this crazy article on SpaceX and their rockets causing some “blood-red atmospheric holes” in the sky. Yeah, I know, it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. But apparently, scientists are getting a little concerned about it.

Basically, the article talks about how when SpaceX launches their rockets, these massive plumes of gas are released into the atmosphere. Now, here’s where it gets interesting - these plumes are high up in the sky and are causing some sort of chemical reaction that creates these reddish holes. Kinda like the rockets are tearing through the atmosphere or something.

Now, I’m not a rocket scientist, but this got me thinking. I remember reading something about how rocket launches can have an impact on our climate. See, when these rockets shoot into space, they release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. And we all know that excess carbon dioxide can contribute to global warming, right? So, it makes sense that launching countless rockets might be adding to the problem.

But the article mentions that these “atmospheric holes” are a new concern. It’s not just about the greenhouse gases anymore. Scientists are worried that these holes could be a sign of some more serious atmospheric changes happening. And they’re not sure what the long-term effects might be.

I mean, can you imagine telling your kids one day that the reason the sky looks all weird and eerie is because SpaceX couldn’t stop poking holes in it? That’d be a bizarre story to pass down, right?

Jokes aside, this topic is actually pretty important. With all the advancements in space exploration, we need to make sure we’re not inadvertently messing up our own planet. It’s about finding a balance between our curiosity to explore the cosmos and being mindful of the consequences. Plus, it’s a reminder that sometimes our actions have unexpected side effects that we need to pay attention to.

So yeah, SpaceX rockets causing blood-red atmospheric holes? Who would’ve thought? But hey, it’s a real concern, and maybe it’s time we start figuring out how to patch up those holes before things get even weirder up there.


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