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Insights on near-space flight testing, mission operations, and STEM education from the StratoStar team.
STEM Education
How High Can Weather Balloons Go?
Weather balloons routinely reach 80,000–100,000 ft — the edge of space. Here's how high they go, what limits the altitude, and how it's measured.
STEM Education
Weather Balloons: How Do They Actually Work?
How a weather balloon works — launch, ascent, burst near 100,000 ft, and recovery — and why it's a hands-on way to do real near-space science.