NASA and ESA Deploy Missions for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Study

NASA and ESA are conducting scientific missions during the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, visible in parts of Europe and the North Atlantic. NASA is using high-altitude jets and balloons to study the sun's corona, while ESA's Proba-3 mission will create artificial eclipses in space. These efforts aim to collect vital data on solar dynamics and atmospheric changes, enhancing understanding of the sun's outer atmosphere and its impact.