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Some residents of MoCo were able to witness an impressive timelapse of NASA’s TOMEX+ launch from Wallops, where three sounding rockets illuminated the night sky as they mapped turbulence at altitudes between 53 and 65 miles. The event showcased advanced scientific efforts to probe the edge of space, utilizing glowing tracer clouds and laser-powered sodium markers. This launch highlights the ongoing contributions of local efforts to space exploration and research.
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“Olney, MD – Captured a timelapse of NASA’s TOMEX+ launch from Wallops—three sounding rockets burning through the night sky to map turbulence 53–65 miles up. Glowing tracer clouds and laser‑powered sodium markers lit the path as scientists probe the edge of space. #MdWx #Wx @capitalweather @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @MoCoPGNews @DCNewsNow”
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