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NASA sends two rockets into space to uncover the secrets of black auroras
NASA’s recent twin rocket missions from Alaska are aimed at unlocking the mysteries of auroras, specifically the rare and little-understood black auroras. Launched from the Poker Flat Research Range near Fairbanks,
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NASA launches twin Alaska rockets to chase eerie 'black aurora' mystery
NASA launched a sounding rocket from Alaska in the predawn hours of February 9, 2026, as part of a campaign to investigate one of the most puzzling features of the northern lights: the black aurora. While most aurora research focuses on the shimmering green and purple curtains that draw tourists to high latitudes,