NASA’s moon rocket was so powerful scientists detected an unexpected effect
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM · 1 min read
NASA’s historic trip around the moon left behind something scientists didn’t expect. New research suggests the powerful rocket used for Artemis II temporarily disturbed Earth’s upper atmosphere as it carried four astronauts into space in April. USA TODAY reported that researchers detected unusually large disturbances in the ionosphere, a region important to satellite navigation.