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Today's rocket launches are part of an effort to study Earth's mesosphere, the layer of the atmosphere about 31 to 53 miles (50-85km) in altitude. 🚀☁️

The mesosphere is where meteors often burn up. It has its own chemistry and winds, and is where noctilucent ⁠clouds form!
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