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Sir David Hempleman-Adams: Epic Exploits from Poles, Peaks, to Oceans and Skies

October 6, 2023November 14, 2023 Recreational Balloons, Scientific Balloons, Uncategorized 0

In the world of exploration and aviation, Sir David Hempleman-Adams is a pioneer and modern-day adventurer who has etched his name in the annals

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First Spaceman Joe Kittinger Leaves a Great Legacy

January 17, 2023March 28, 2023 Feature, Recreational Balloons, Scientific Balloons 0

Retired US Air Force Colonel Joe Kittinger’s contributions to aerospace and humanity will always remain legendary. The dauntless test pilot, space pioneer, brave balloonist,

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Frequent Flights of Science

July 19, 2019July 20, 2019 Altitude Science, Scientific Balloons 0

From the study of the atmosphere to the origins of the universe, the unmanned scientific balloon has been the vehicle for some important scientific

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Scientist and Aviator Julian Nott Dies After a Bizarre Accident

March 29, 2019April 2, 2019 News, Recreational Balloons, Scientific Balloons 8

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we report the death of renowned aeronaut Julian Nott on March 26, 2019. Nott passed

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NASA’s Future Mission to Venus — Humans in Floating Airships?

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Airships, News, Scientific Balloons 0

Popular science fiction of the early 20th century depicted Venus as some kind of wonderland of pleasantly warm temperatures, forests, swamps and even dinosaurs.

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Joe Kittinger: First Man to Jump from Space

November 11, 2018August 23, 2023 Feature, Scientific Balloons 0

It was one of the most dangerous aerospace experiments, by the United States Air Force. On 16th August 1960, Captain Joseph Kittinger got ready

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Museum Highlights Advances in Science and Technology by Balloonists

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Airships, News, Recreational Balloons, Scientific Balloons 0

With an emphasis on the science, technology, engineering, and math-related contributions of world-renowned balloonists, the redesigned International Ballooning Hall of Fame at the Anderson

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Upcoming FUGO Balloon Exhibit Needs $137,000

March 10, 2018March 16, 2018 News, Scientific Balloons 0

Two museums in Michigan have come together to create a hands-on exhibit of the world’s first intercontinental bomb, which is a rare World War

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How Students Livestreamed the Solar Eclipse from Near Space to NASA’s Website

December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 Feature, Scientific Balloons, Students' Projects, Weather Balloons 0

DURING the solar eclipse, how did the LIVE video of the moon’s shadow hurtling across the earth reach NASA’s website?

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MSU Presents Early Results of Solar Eclipse Ballooning Project

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 News, Scientific Balloons, Students' Projects 0

During the August 2017 total solar eclipse, the planetary boundary layer—also known as the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) —sank to roughly 2,500 feet, according

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