What’s Happening at JPA

Here’s a fantastic writeup from a reporter with us in the desert. It’s very interesting to see it from the Japanese prospective.  They have lots of great pics too.

Space Balloon Project

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The wind meter was showing 35 mph with gusts to 40.  Most balloon operations get shut down when the wind hits 8 mph. This was a real chance to see what our launch team could do.  It was fast and wild but smooth and flawless. In addition to the 35-40 launch we had two 20’s and one 10 mph wind launches.

Everyone says the world is on edge. Well, here’s the view from Away 57 a moment after balloon burst.

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The launch in 20 knot winds.

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Very Cool Dale!!!!

Near Space Odyssey

From Away 57. The first of the seven flights.

It was quite an adventure, but all recovery teams and flight vehicles are back safe and sound. Only thing left is backing up the flight data, packing and the travel home.