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    Why NASA is launching rockets into the solar eclipse path

    During the eclipse on April 8, citizen scientists and teams of researchers could make new discoveries that potentially advance our understanding of our corner of the universe.

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    Why NASA is launching rockets into the solar eclipse path

    During the eclipse on April 8, citizen scientists and teams of researchers could make new discoveries that potentially advance our understanding of our corner of the universe.

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    Why NASA is launching rockets into the solar eclipse path

    Eclipses inspire awe and bring people together to observe a stunning celestial phenomenon, but these cosmic events also enable scientists to unravel mysteries of the solar system. During the total solar eclipse on April 8, when the moon will temporarily obscure the sun’s face from view for millions of people across Mexico, the United States and Canada, multiple experiments will be underway to better understand some of the biggest unresolved questions about the golden orb. NASA will launch...

  • NASA to launch three sounding rockets during solar eclipse

    Three Black Brant IX sounding rockets for the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission are scheduled to launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility launch range in Virginia. The launch window opens April 8, 2024, at 2:40 p.m. EDT.

  • NASA Prepares to Test Next-Gen Solar Sail Technology

    The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is both strong and flexible.

  • Try This Three-Step Method the Next Time You Take a Test

    Whether it’s for a class, a certification, or an entrance exam, there are some simple test-taking tactics that can help you do better and feel less stressed in the moment. Take these three steps on your next test day.

  • Launch Of 3 NASA Rockets Could Be Visible During Total Solar Eclipse

    What a day for outer space. NASA will be launching three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, to study how Earth’s upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet. And they are expected to be visible for between 10 and 40 seconds along the East Coast. The Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) sounding rockets will launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to study the disturbances in the...

  • vivo T3x specs leak ahead of official launch later this month

    The vivo T2x launched in India in April of last year, and so it's time for its successor to take the stage. The T3x is indeed in the works, according to a new rumor, and it will allegedly be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. It's already been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, which signals a launch in the next few weeks. The T3x is also rumored to sport a 6,000 mAh battery, with advertised two-day longevity. The phone will have dual stereo speakers with "audio booster" support,...

  • NASA picks 3 teams to design the next generation of moon buggy

    NASA has given three space companies the chance to design the next-generation moon buggy — but only one design will go to space. Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab are developing rugged vehicles intended for astronauts to drive around on the lunar surface, from which NASA may choose as early as next year. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Officials investigating after fuel leaks into pond next to manufacturing plant in Buffalo Grove

    Officials say the Environmental Protection Agency is investigating after diesel fuel from an unknown source leaked into a pond next to a manufacturing plant in Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 6:45 p.m. Thursday to Vapor Bus International, 1010 Johnson Drive in Buffalo Grove, for a report of a hazardous material incident. […]

  • Russia Aborts Planned Test Launch Of New Heavy-Lift Space Rocket

    Russian space officials on Tuesday aborted the test launch of a new heavy-lift rocket from its far-eastern launch pad. The Angara-A5 rocket was scheduled to lift off from the Vostochny space launch facility at 0900 GMT Tuesday, but the launch was aborted two minutes before. Yuri Borisov, head of Roscosmos state space corporation, said the […]

  • Russia aborts planned test launch of new heavy-lift space rocket

    Russian space officials on Tuesday aborted the test launch of a new heavy-lift rocket from its far-eastern launch pad.