Marshall Joins Eclipse Balloon Launch

Some Marshall University students and faculty will participate in a project to launch high-altitude balloons during next week’s solar eclipse. Marshall says the West Virginia Space Grant Consortium chose the team to launch a helium-filled balloon next Monday in southern Illinois. The balloon will carry a video camera and other equipment to an altitude of up to 100,000 feet. The live video feed will be available on NASA’s website. The statement says 55 teams are participating across the United States.