'Super balloon' completes mission in Peru
'Super balloon' completes mission in Peru
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A Nasa super balloon launched from Wanaka just under seven weeks ago has landed in Peru, a result a Nasa spokesman describes as a game changer for science.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research balloon, carrying scientific equipment, was successfully launched in Wanaka on 17 May. It was the fifth time it had tried to fly, with previous attempts thwarted by adverse weather.
The upper atmosphere balloon was launched at Wanaka Airport. Photo: SUPPLIED
The American space agency's balloon came down to earth about 8am New Zealand time.
The giant balloon, which is nearly 70m high when fully inflated, is being tested as part of a "mission" to study the centre of the galaxy using gamma rays.
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