NASA scientists are now firing 14m tall two-stage rockets against auroras because they hate them and they smell bad. Or maybe because they want to test how extreme space weather can affect digital communications between ground bases and spacecraft or satellites.
It’s weird how radiation can provoke so much mayhem and fear and yet produce this inspiring, overwhelming beauty. I’ve watched many spectacular videos and images auroras, but this video by Norwegian photographer Terje Sorgjerd is the best so far.
