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Hi Network, Find below safety advice from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration regarding tomorrow's solar eclipse: "Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury. When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. You can also use an indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector." ***Note that a total solar eclipse moves across North America traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and across Canada’s Atlantic coast.** NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration 😉

Only SEVEN years. On September 12, 1962, President John F. Kenedy delivered his famous "We choose to go to the Moon" speech. July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifts off with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. Only. SEVEN. Years. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration engineers left us the playbook of how they got to the moon. It is titled "What Made Apollo a Success" and you can read it in the link below. Considering the vast increase in computing power, the advances in material sciences and that engineers already achieved mission success and left us the instructions, you'd think getting back to the moon would not be such a delay filled challenge. Not a single Saturn rocket failed in flight. Success should be the expectation. "Move fast break things" does not deliver results sooner, otherwise we would be back on the moon. Read how thorough these engineers were. And for all you "Could've been an email" fans, here is a direct quote from the report: "Of course, the way we got this job done was with meetings--big meetings, little meetings, hundreds of meetings!" https://lnkd.in/emHVR62q

For many, today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a solar eclipse! Star SU wishes you all a Happy Solar Eclipse Day! Before the eclipse, we'd like to share a few important tips on enjoying it while protecting your eyes: - View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality. - You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.) - As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun. Source: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.star-su.com

For many, today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a solar eclipse! H.B. Carbide wishes you all a Happy Solar Eclipse Day! Before the eclipse, we'd like to share a few important tips on enjoying it while protecting your eyes: - View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality. - You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.) - As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun. Source: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.hbcarbide.com

B2Space extends its sincere congratulations to the SSC - Swedish Space Corporation on the successful launch of the largest balloon ever built in Europe. The launch, completed on July 13th, 2024, highlights the ever-evolving capabilities of high-altitude exploration. The 60MCF balloon represents a significant advancement in space exploration. Its projected float altitude of over 150,000 feet surpasses the capabilities of prior NASA stratospheric balloon missions. The balloon is able to study various types of radiation typically obscured by Earth's atmosphere. The instruments onboard are highly sensitive to atmospheric interference, and even a modest increase in altitude compared to the standard 120,000-130,000 feet can lead to significant scientific discoveries. B2Space, a leader in high-altitude balloon technology and mission support services, acknowledges the critical role the recent balloon launch plays in space exploration. This successful launch, utilising a balloon exceeding the typical operational range, aligns perfectly with B2Space's ongoing development of our stratospheric balloon platform. #b2space #space #spaceexploration #innovation #technology

For many, today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a solar eclipse! Star Cutter wishes you all a Happy Solar Eclipse Day! Before the eclipse, we'd like to share a few important tips on enjoying it while protecting your eyes: - View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality. - You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.) - As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun. Source: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.starcutter.com

Hello Linkedin Community, I m here to share a beautiful picture captured by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA recently shared a stunning picture of the Earth’s terminator taken from the International Space Station (ISS). This image, captured from about 267 miles above Earth, shows the beautiful line between night and day. The photo highlights a special visual effect where the sun’s light creates a glowing edge where night turns into day. There is also an Impact of Seasonal changes: During the equinoxes, which happen around March 20/21 and September 22/23, the Earth’s tilt is such that the terminator line is straight. This means that sunlight is evenly spread across the Earth, leading to mild temperatures and stable weather. In contrast, during the solstices, around June 20/21 and December 21/22, the Earth’s tilt is at its greatest angle. This causes the terminator to curve, so one-half of the Earth experiences longer days while the other half has shorter days. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

“What made Apollo a success” - we can all learn from this book, available on NASA page.

We are able to communicate over large distances via radio waves. Is radio wave propagation possible without the ionosphere? Wondering what the ionosphere is, then watch Credit: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Excited to see the image from Nasa NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA has indeed been actively involved in searching for water in space as part of its broader exploration efforts. Here are some key missions and projects related to this: 1. **Lunar Water Exploration:** - NASA has been investigating the presence of water on the Moon. Missions like the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) have contributed to our understanding of lunar water. 2. **Mars Exploration:** - Various Mars rovers and orbiters, including the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) and the Mars Curiosity Rover, have been searching for evidence of water on Mars. The presence of water, in various forms, is a critical factor in understanding the potential habitability of Mars. 3. **Europa Clipper Mission:** - Focused on Jupiter's moon Europa, NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to study the moon's subsurface ocean. While not directly searching for liquid water in space, it is investigating the potential habitability of Europa's subsurface ocean. 4. **Water Vapor Detection:** - Instruments like the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have been used to detect water vapor and molecules in space, providing valuable insights into the water content in various regions of our galaxy. 5. **Exoplanet Studies:** - NASA's Kepler and TESS missions have identified numerous exoplanets in the habitable zone, where conditions might allow for the existence of liquid water. The study of exoplanets is crucial for understanding the potential for water and life beyond our solar system. These efforts align with NASA's broader goals of understanding the distribution of water in our solar system and beyond, with implications for the search for extraterrestrial life and future human exploration. #nasa #nasaspaceappschallenge