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NASA Launches Super-Pressure Balloon for 100-Day Mission

4/20/2025

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A NASA super-pressure balloon soared into the skies from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, after several delays. Set to float for over 100 days in the Southern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes, this launch marks New Zealand's sixth balloon mission since 2015, with two occurring this year. Safety remains paramount, emphasized NASA's Debbie Fairbrother.

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A NASA super-pressure balloon soared into the skies from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, after several delays. Set to float for over 100 days in the Southern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes, this launch marks New Zealand's sixth balloon mission since 2015, with two occurring this year. Safety remains paramount, emphasized NASA's Debbie Fairbrother.