NASA's GOLD Mission Unveils Mysterious Shapes in Earth's Upper Atmosphere

NASA’s Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) mission has uncovered intriguing C- and X-shaped formations in the ionosphere, a region of Earth’s upper atmosphere that extends from about 48 to 965 kilometers (30 to 600 miles) above the surface. These surprising discoveries could have significant implications for our understanding of space weather and its impact on communication and navigation systems. The Ionosphere and Its Dynamic Structures The ionosphere is a critical part of Earth’s atmosphere, playing a crucial …