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NASA's Balloon Mission Soars, Gathers Key Data Despite Leak

5/9/2025

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NASA's super-pressure balloon soared through the Southern Hemisphere for 16 days, launching from Wanaka, New Zealand, on April 3, 2025. It reached an impressive altitude of 21 miles before a leak cut the mission short. Despite the setback, valuable atmospheric data was gathered, paving the way for future scientific breakthroughs.

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NASA's super-pressure balloon soared through the Southern Hemisphere for 16 days, launching from Wanaka, New Zealand, on April 3, 2025. It reached an impressive altitude of 21 miles before a leak cut the mission short. Despite the setback, valuable atmospheric data was gathered, paving the way for future scientific breakthroughs.