Iberia Is Flying An Airbus A321XLR To Livestream Today's Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Ft

Iberia is undertaking a unique flight operation today to capture and broadcast the totality of the upcoming total solar eclipse. The airline has chartered an Airbus A321XLR aircraft for this specific purpose, utilizing advanced Starlink technology for high-speed data transmission. This experimental flight path will take the plane directly overhead Palencia, Spain, at an altitude of approximately 33,000 feet. Scientists and aviation enthusiasts are anticipating unprecedented views of the event as it unfolds from such a vantage point. Data collected during the livestreaming mission will contribute to atmospheric research related to the eclipse’s impact.