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Updated: Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013, 11:40 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 29 Jan 2013, 11:27 PM EST

EASTERN SHORE, Va. (WAVY) - NASA launched a rocket at Wallops Island Tuesday evening, causing red streaks to show up in the sky throughout the East Coast.

The rocket released two red-colored vapor trails, which will help scientists best see what's going on in space.

Photos: NASA Wallops Rocket Launch

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NASA launches rocket from Eastern Shore

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