NASA accidentally created a rainbow visible from 1,000 miles away. Their rocket exploded and scattered metallic particles everywhere. The particles reflected sunlight creating rainbow streaks across the sky. People from 6 states called to report the phenomenon.
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Science Gone WrongFeb 04, 2026
In 1962, NASA accidentally created a rainbow that could be seen from 1,000 miles away when their rocket exploded and released metallic particles into the atmosphere.
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