NASA Balloon Mission Prepares for Second Launch in Southern Hemisphere

NASA Balloon Mission Prepares for Second Launch in Southern Hemisphere

Terra Daily

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025

The second scientific balloon slated for NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign is prepared for launch, pending suitable weather at the Wanaka Airport mid-latitude facility. This mission marks the final flight of the current campaign. Filled with 18.8 million cubic feet (532,000 cubic meters) of helium, the super pressure balloon will traverse the Southern Hemisphere's mid

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