The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced Thursday that NASA has received two Emmy nominations for its coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse, which has garnered 40 million views on its online channel.
The broadcast lasted three hours and was shown on 568 media platforms, reaching viewers in 25 countries, NASA said in a statement. The eclipse spanned 3,000 miles, passing through seven states and two countries, bringing daily life to a standstill as people gathered in public places, donned protective eyewear, and looked to the sky to witness the historic event when the moon eclipsed the sun on April 8, 2024.
NASA's live feed included broadcasts from astronauts aboard the International Space Station, as well as real-time data from high-altitude aircraft used to view the eclipse.
“From exploring the solar atmosphere to experiencing the dramatic drop in temperature, the footage conveys the psychological, emotional and cultural impact of this celestial event,” NASA said.
The Academy of Arts and Sciences announced the nominations on May 1. NASA is competing with traditional media companies like ABC, NBC and CBS, National Geographic, BBC World Service, PBS and others that are typically associated with high-profile news and entertainment awards like the Emmys.
“NASA’s eclipse team did a fantastic job of delivering this captivating experience from start to finish to viewers around the world at this unique moment in American history,” said Nicky Fox, associate administrator for science at NASA. “Congratulations to the entire NASA eclipse team on their two well-deserved Emmy nominations.”
The agency's coverage was nominated in two news categories, including Outstanding Live News Special and Outstanding Show Opening or Sequence.
The winners will be announced next month.
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