NEBP Workshop
College students and faculty from seven colleges across the northeast gathered on the University of Hartford campus for a week-long workshop in NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project. Participants in the workshop learned about ballooning, including how to...
Super Blood Wolf Moon
Super Blood Wolf Moon On January 20, 2019, a Super Blood Wolf Moon was visible from North America, South America, and parts of Europe and Africa. The Super Blood Wolf Moon was a total Lunar Eclipse that combines a super moon and a blood moon. The moon is not...
Eclipse Ballooning Project Photos
All the cold weather has us thinking about back to summer, especially the Eclipse Ballooning Project last August! The photos from the Eclipse Ballooning Project are now avaliable here. On August 21, 2017, NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium, in...
View the Solar Eclipse Safely
With less than a week for the solar eclipse, NASA CTSGC would like to encourage everyone to get out there for the experience. That being said, please remember, that when viewing the upcoming solar eclipse, doing so in a safe manner is of utmost...
High Altitude Balloon Test Launch
On July 31st the University of Bridgeport team completed a test launch of one of it's High Altitude Balloons in order to prepare for their launch on Eclipse day. The full story can be found at UB News.
CTSGC High-Altitude Balloon to Carry NASA Experiment During Solar Eclipse
Students from University of Bridgeport School of Engineering and the University of Hartford to participate in unprecedented scientific testing that mimics conditions on Mars. On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will plunge portions of 14 states from Oregon to...
High Altitude Balloon Launch Locations
Please see the map below to view the launch locations for the high altitude balloons on eclipse day. The schools represented are, University of Southern Indiana, University of Bridgeport, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical...
Eclipse Across America – Press Release
GET READY FOR THIS SUMMER’S 2017 ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA I wish to make you aware of ongoing work involving Connecticut universities related to the upcoming August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse and possible consideration for university news dissemination. To “Get Ready”...
NASA CTSGC Team to Broadcast Total Solar Eclipse
On August 21, 2017 a rare astronomical event—a total solar eclipse—will be visible throughout portions of the United States as members of the NASA CTSGC participate in an unprecedented national public outreach project. Along with 54 other student groups at 25...