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space13 days ago•158 min saved

NASA to chase Aug. 12 solar eclipse with jet and balloons for corona study

NASA will use a high-altitude WB-57 research jet and the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project to study the sun’s corona during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, with four cameras in the jet to capture corona dynamics while coordinated balloons examine atmospheric changes, ozone levels, and the Earth’s boundary layer as daylight fades in the eclipse path.

via Space|

#balloons #corona #nasa

science-and-technology8 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Still Uses 1950s Aircraft Design for Modern Spacecraft

Despite its origins in the 1950s, NASA still relies on the WB-57 aircraft for crucial high-altitude research, including Earth observation and solar studies, demonstrating the enduring utility of classic aircraft in modern space agency operations.

via supercarblondie.com|

#aircraft #high-altitude-research #nasa