Artemis 1 moon launch was as loud as 40 million bowls of Rice Krispies: study

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Artemis 1 moon launch was as loud as 40 million bowls of Rice Krispies: study
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That's a lot of snap, crackle and pop.

, a car horn will produce about 110 decibels, a rock concert around 120 decibels, and a chainsaw around 120. Noise levels over 85 decibels can lead to permanent hearing loss with prolonged exposure; luckily, the launch of Artemis 1 lasted only a few minutes, and the next SLS launch is still at least a year away.One of the reasons the launch of Artemis 1 was so loud was the incredible amount of thrust produced by the SLS, which is the world's most powerful rocket.

Having witnessed the launch myself, I can attest to the sheer power of the sound of SLS as it launched. From 3 miles away, the sound pressure levels were loud enough to blow my hair back and rustle my pant legs. The video below,by NASA Director of History and Information Services Bob Jacobs, illustrates what Artemis 1 sounded like from 3 miles away.

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