The Space Launch System rocket produced crackling sounds 40 million times louder than a bowl of Rice Krispies cereal in milk, researchers say
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The Space Launch System rocket produced crackling sounds 40 million times louder than a bowl of Rice Krispies cereal in milk, researchers say
It's "crackling quality" was tens of millions greater than that of a bowl of Rice Krispies, researchers said.
The SLS liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in November exceeded pre-launch noise models by more than 20 decibels, new research found.
It turns out SLS has a "40 million times greater" crackling quality than Rice Krispies when heard from a distance of 5 kilometers.
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