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  •   Home > News > Environment

    NASA's scrapped the launch of a giant helium balloon today, because of unfavourable weather

    NASA's scrapped the launch of a giant helium balloon today, because of unfavourable weather


    Unacceptable wind and cloud at Wanaka Airport this morning, meant it couldn't go ahead.

    It's hoped conditions will be better tomorrow.

    Once launched, the 2.5 tonne super pressure balloon the size of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr stadium, will circle earth for 100 days.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Business:
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    Law and Order:
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    Environment:
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    Rugby:
    The Chiefs are preparing for a tough physical match-up, when they take on the Waratahs in Sydney 18:57

    Rugby:
    The Chiefs are confident they'll be able to get a result in Sydney tonight without captain Luke Jacobson 18:37

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    Law and Order:
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    Environment:
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    Rugby:
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