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When NASA TV live streams North America's total solar eclipse on April 8, it will likely include jaw-dropping footage of what the eclipsed sun and the moon's shadow look like from near space. It will come from some of the numerous helium weather balloons set to be launched 100,000 feet into the moon's shadow from across the parts of 15 U.S. states visited by the path of totality .is part science, part broadcasting.
During that eclipse, the balloons flew along the path of totality for about 90 minutes, capturing images and data from different altitudes. The balloons will fly for four to six hours during the upcoming eclipse, depending on the location.and 53 teams of over 750 students across the U.S.—including 30% minority-serving institutions and 15% community colleges. NEBP aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, but its atmospheric science goals are real.
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