Artemis II's Powerful Thrust Linked to Ionospheric Disturbances and Potential GPS Skew

A recent analysis indicates that the Space Launch System (SLS) liftoff and subsequent Orion engine burns during the Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, caused three distinct ionospheric disturbances. These disturbances could lead to GPS positioning errors of several meters, highlighting the impact of powerful rocket launches on Earth's upper atmosphere.