NASA's Super Pressure Balloon Soars High from Wanaka!
NASA has successfully launched its super pressure balloon from Wānaka Airport, after several weeks of attempts. The impressive, stadium-sized balloon will orbit the Southern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes for over 100 days, collecting valuable data from 100km above the Earth. This mission is integral to understanding changes in the ionosphere, impacting communication and navigation systems. It's the sixth campaign in New Zealand since 2015, with a second balloon poised to launch soon to measure light and sound waves.
Apr 17