That ring was spectacular.

Despite the last rockets beautiful error, the data gathered by the mission was deemed a success.

AWESOME Mission rockets Vapor tracers

Vapor tracers from the AWESOME Mission rockets seen over the Arctic Ocean from a ground station in Utqiagvik, Alaska.Credit:Courtesy of University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute

The AWESOME rocket in Alaska

The second sounding rocket launches from Poker Flat Research Range during the AWESOME campaign led by UAF Researcher Dr. Mark Conde. March 25, 2025.Isabella Colello/Courtesy of UAF

AWESOME Mission rockets Vapor tracers

AWESOME Mission rockets Tracer Rings

AWESOME Mission rockets Vapor tracers

AWESOME Mission rockets Tracer Rings