Balloons

One of NASA's gigantic science balloons developed a leak a mere day and a half into its flight, causing it to plummet into the Pacific Ocean.

Balloon Bust

So long.

NASA's Giant Balloon Crashes Into Ocean, Sinks

NIBBB hasn't officially pointed fingers, but the broader ballooning community seems convinced that the Pentagon is to blame for the missing pico balloon.

Balloon Boys are Go

"I tried contacting our military and the FBI — and just got the runaround."

Group of Dudes Fear the Pentagon May Have Shot Down Their Balloon

A hydrogen balloon expedition turned dangerous in China when the men operating it lost control, leading too a two-day, nearly 200-mile detour. 

Balloon Boy

"I almost gave up."

Man Loses Control of Hydrogen Balloon, Helplessly Drifts Almost 200 Miles

NASA is planning to watch newborn stars from high up in the Earth's atmosphere using a gigantic football stadium-sized balloon.

Balloon Envy

A colossal telescope will observe the formation of stars — from 24 miles above Antarctica.

NASA Wants to Watch Newborn Stars From a Ginormous, Stadium-Sized Balloon

Using steam-filled balloons to bring satellites into orbit could prove much cheaper and more efficient than launching rockets.

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