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    Sonal Shridhar Shinde in News

    10-Oct-2023 05:00 PM


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    NASA's Rocket to Chase the Solar Eclipse Shadow on October 14

    NASA is gearing up for an exciting mission as it plans to launch a rocket to chase the shadow of a solar eclipse on October 14. This endeavor aims to capture valuable scientific data and images during the rare celestial event.

    The rocket, named the "Black Brant IX," will carry a suite of instruments to observe and study the eclipse shadow at high altitudes. By flying through the shadow, NASA scientists hope to gain insights into the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona, which is typically challenging to study due to the sun's intense brightness.

    This mission underscores NASA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of space science and exploration. The data collected during the eclipse chase will contribute to our understanding of the sun's behavior and may have implications for space weather forecasting and solar physics research.

    Stay tuned for updates as NASA continues its pursuit of groundbreaking knowledge about our solar system.
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    Source: The Indian Express