A scientific rocket launch to study the Northern Lights almost ended in armageddon after Russian early-warning stations mistakenly identified it as a US missile attack

That was when a Norwegian rocket launch, carrying scientific equipment to study the Northern Lights, was mistakenly identified as a US missile attack.

Apr 27, 2025 - 03:25
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A scientific rocket launch to study the Northern Lights almost ended in armageddon after Russian early-warning stations mistakenly identified it as a US missile attack
That was when a Norwegian rocket launch, carrying scientific equipment to study the Northern Lights, was mistakenly identified as a US missile attack.