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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, from launch and ascent to burst near 100,000 ft and recovery, and why it's a hands-on way to do real near-space science.