NASA launches sounding rockets during eclipse from Wallops Island

A Trio of Rocket Launches Brings Thousands to Wallops Island

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. -- The combination of a solar eclipse and three rocket launches provided quite the spectacle at Wallops Island on Monday. It was the main attraction for people who traveled from up and down the East Coast.

NASA launches sounding rockets during eclipse from Wallops Island

A space mission that took flight from Virginia hopes to uncover the mysteries behind Monday's highly anticipated solar eclipse.

NASA successfully launches 3 sounding rockets from Wallops Fight Facility during solar eclipse

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (WAVY) -- Mission accomplished! NASA successfully launched three Black Brant IX sounding rockets from its Wallops Flight Facility as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path (APEP) mission. The launch window was scheduled between 2:40 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. The first rocket was launched 45 minutes before the total solar eclipse. The second took off at 3:20 during the eclipse, and the third and final rocket la…

NASA plans to launch rockets during eclipse, and they should be visible in D.C. area

A partial eclipse may not be all we see Monday afternoon. NASA is also launching sounding rockets before and after the moon passes in front of the sun.

Solar eclipse 2024 live updates: NASA to launch rockets during rare event visible to millions

Millions of people across North America are bracing themselves for a rare total solar eclipse which will see afternoon skies temporarily darken as the moon blocks the face of the sun

Launch Of 3 NASA Rockets Could Be Visible During Total Solar Eclipse

What a day for outer space.NASA will be launching three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, to study how Earth’s upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet.And the…