Chasing the eclipse with sounding rockets and high-altitude planes
Scientific teams will use sounding rockets and high-altitude research planes to study the total solar eclipse to better understand the sun and its impact on Earth.
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Scientific teams will use sounding rockets and high-altitude research planes to study the total solar eclipse to better understand the sun and its impact on Earth.
Social media users were blown away by the spectacle, with one saying, "I have never seen anything like this."
Date: August 13–14, 2024Location: Washington, D.C.
The field of aerial vehicle autonomy focuses on self-reliance, building the flight equivalent of puppets without puppeteers. Behind the scenes, however, is a
Boeing and NASA are joining forces to ensure the future of aviation is sustainable. Researchers are performing high-altitude experiments focusing on contrails.