Posted on Apr 2, 2024
Why NASA is launching 3 rockets into the solar eclipse next week
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Besides the obvious cool factor, the launches have an important science goal: to help scientists understand how the sudden drop in sunlight affects our planet's blanket of air.
The sudden transition from day to night is known to cause sharp drops in temperatures and even trick animals into engaging in nighttime behaviors. But scientists understand little about how the brief moments of darkness influence the boundary between Earth's upper and lower atmosphere, called the ionosphere, which extends between 55 to 310 miles (90 to 500 kilometers) above the planet';'s surface.
The sudden transition from day to night is known to cause sharp drops in temperatures and even trick animals into engaging in nighttime behaviors. But scientists understand little about how the brief moments of darkness influence the boundary between Earth's upper and lower atmosphere, called the ionosphere, which extends between 55 to 310 miles (90 to 500 kilometers) above the planet';'s surface.
Why NASA is launching 3 rockets into the solar eclipse next week
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Its a shadow.
_We're spending how much money to look at a shadow? From a different view point!
_Hey Democrats/liberals/progressives/eco warriors (I'm talking to you Greta Thunberg) CARBON EMISSIONS!!!
_Hey Democrats/liberals/progressives, how many needles and syringes could you give free to junkies with that money?
Actually, I get it, but I wanted to experience being an outraged democrat for two minutes. It was about 1 minute and 55 seconds too much.
_We're spending how much money to look at a shadow? From a different view point!
_Hey Democrats/liberals/progressives/eco warriors (I'm talking to you Greta Thunberg) CARBON EMISSIONS!!!
_Hey Democrats/liberals/progressives, how many needles and syringes could you give free to junkies with that money?
Actually, I get it, but I wanted to experience being an outraged democrat for two minutes. It was about 1 minute and 55 seconds too much.
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~~ GREAT READ ~~
And Here's Another Piece Of Interesting Information:
It Was Previously Believed "No Viruses Or Contaminants Could
Survive Entry From Space Or Outer-Space Into The Earths Atmosphere" ~ WRONG ~
It Was Discovered When The Space Shuttles Returned And They Could Be Found On The Outside Of The Shuttle. Now It's Realized, Earth Has Been Seeded With Plants And Animals From The Beginning Of The Earths Presence In The Universe.
And Here's Another Piece Of Interesting Information:
It Was Previously Believed "No Viruses Or Contaminants Could
Survive Entry From Space Or Outer-Space Into The Earths Atmosphere" ~ WRONG ~
It Was Discovered When The Space Shuttles Returned And They Could Be Found On The Outside Of The Shuttle. Now It's Realized, Earth Has Been Seeded With Plants And Animals From The Beginning Of The Earths Presence In The Universe.
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