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NASA successfully launches super pressure balloon from New Zealand Wanaka airport

NASA successfully launches super pressure balloon from New Zealand Wanaka airport

NASA has successfully launched its super pressure balloon from Wฤnaka Airport in New Zealand. The balloon will carry a Super Pressure Balloon Imaging

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NASA has successfully launched its super pressure balloon from Wฤnaka Airport in New Zealand. The balloon will carry a Super Pressure Balloon Imaging Telescope from Princeton University. NASA aims to launch two scientific payloads this year after five failed attempts last year. The purpose of the launch is to further test and qualify the technology, which can offer cost savings compared to space missions. The Wฤnaka Airport and the park alongside it will be closed to the public so viewers are advised to go to higher ground for the best viewing points.

Live feed of the launch here.

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