NASA's Rocket Launch During the Solar Eclipse

NASA's APEP project aims to measure atmospheric changes during the eclipse

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The moon will gradually cover the sun, affecting Earth's sunlight and temperature.

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NASA focuses on the penumbra to study atmospheric effects, avoiding the total eclipse's umbral shadow.

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Located outside the totality path, it will witness 81% of the eclipse.

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Designed to collect crucial data on the upper atmosphere's reaction to the eclipse.

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Rockets will ascend to gather data during the diminished sunlight and temperature drop.

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Scientists will monitor and study the atmospheric data collected by the rockets

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Observers at Wallops will experience an 81% partial eclipse.

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This mission will enhance our understanding of the Earth's atmospheric responses to solar events.

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