04/04/2024
How cool! 😎
Rocket Launches 🤝 Solar Eclipse
We're less than a week away from the next launch at Wallops. The Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission launch is scheduled for Monday, April 8, with a window opening at 2:40 p.m. Three sounding rockets will launch before, during, and after the peak local eclipse to study how Earth’s upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet.
For those in the mid-Atlantic region, weather permitting, the launches may be visible. Remember to always wear solar safety or “eclipse” glasses when looking at the Sun to protect your eyes.
The launches will be livestreamed on Wallops’ YouTube beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. The Wallops Visitor center will be open from 1-5 p.m., where Wallops will see ~80% totality.
Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/3TQFbZ0
