StratoCatNov 17, 2023

Impending sale of scientifically critical helium sparks worries

Fearing disruptions to supplies of gas used in MRIs and quantum computers, industry calls for delay to unloading of federal reserve.

https://www.science.org/content/article/impending-sale-scientifically-critical-helium-sparks-worries

#Balloon #Helium #ScientificBallooning

Dave BlewettFeb 24, 2023
Almost 2000 balloons are launched each day to collect weather data. Other balloon flights are for atmospheric research and astronomy. Sending a science instrument on a balloon mission can be a step toward qualifying it for spaceflight.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00482-7
#weatherballoons #UFOs #UAPs #scientificballooning
High-altitude balloons: a scientists' guide to what’s up there and why

The US shot down four flying objects over fears of spy balloons. But what else are high altitude balloons used for?