Archive: https://archive.today/GpfPt From the post: >>When Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket for just the second time in November 2023, it didn't just break records—it broke the sky. Scientists have recently revealed that the raw power of the launch punched a temporary hole through the upper atmosphere, creating a phenomenon never seen before. The rocket's booster separated as planned, but four minutes later it exploded mid-air. Starship itself then detonated about 93 miles above Earth shortly after. The second explosion was so intense it ripped through the ionosphere, the electrically charged layer of the atmosphere that plays a key role in radio communication and satellite signals. According to researchers, this is the first time a hole in the ionosphere has been caused by a catastrophic event like a rocket explosion.