"NASA's Mission to Study the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with Rockets and High-Altitude Planes"
Scientists are using sounding rockets and high-altitude planes to conduct experiments during the total solar eclipse on April 8, aiming to unravel mysteries of the sun and Earth. These efforts build on past milestones, such as the validation of Einstein's theory of general relativity during a 1919 eclipse. The data collected during eclipses helps scientists understand the sun's corona and its impact on space weather, including its effects on communication infrastructure. Multiple experiments will focus on studying the ionosphere and the corona, with the goal of making new discoveries that advance our understanding of the universe.