Glesener and Savage are set to launch separate rockets that will carry instruments designed to gather crucial information about solar flares. Solar flares occur when explosions on the sun release charged particles into space, which can result in auroras on Earth or the disruption of satellites and power grids. The team is closely monitoring live readings from satellites orbiting around the sun and waiting for a large solar flare to erupt before launching their rockets.
However, today’s weather in Chatanika is sunny, and there are no significant solar flares predicted. As a result, Glesener and Savage are using this time to address any issues with their equipment and make adjustments as needed. They understand that they must be ready to launch their rockets at any moment when a real flare occurs. Solar flares usually last around ten minutes, after which the rockets will quickly leave Earth’s atmosphere to get a clearer view of the flares using their telescopes.
The rockets will remain above the dense atmosphere for only five minutes before descending back to Earth in Alaska, where workers will recover the rocket stages and parachutes using helicopters. Glesener and Savage’s main focus is on gathering as much data as possible about solar flares to further our understanding of this natural phenomenon.
In preparation for future launches, Glesener and Savage are working tirelessly to ensure that their equipment is functioning at optimal levels. They know that they must be prepared for any situation that may arise during a solar flare event.
Despite the lack of significant solar activity today, Glesener and Savage remain committed to their mission. They are treating this day as an opportunity to practice their procedures for future launches.
Glesener and Savage understand that solar flares are unpredictable events, but they are determined to gather as much data as possible when one occurs. With their advanced technology and expertise in space exploration, they hope to make significant breakthroughs in our understanding of this natural phenomenon.