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2. Skyhook balloon - Wikipedia

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   A Skyhook balloon launched in 1957 to photograph the Sun. Skyhook balloons were high-altitude balloons developed by Otto C. Winzen and General Mills, Inc.They were used by the United States Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR) in the late 1940s and 1950s for atmospheric research, especially for constant-level meteorological observations at very high altitudes.

3. Superpressure balloon - Wikipedia

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   A super pressure balloon in flight Flight profile of super-pressure balloons versus zero-pressure balloons. A superpressure balloon (SPB) is a style of aerostatic balloon where the volume of the balloon is kept relatively constant in the face of changes in ambient pressure outside the balloon, and the temperature of the contained lifting gas.

4. High-altitude balloon - Wikipedia

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   High-altitude balloons or stratostats are usually uncrewed balloons typically filled with helium or hydrogen and released into the stratosphere, generally attaining between 18 and 37 km (11 and 23 mi; 59,000 and 121,000 ft) above sea level. In 2013, a balloon named BS 13-08 reached a record altitude of 53.7 km (33.4 mi; 176,000 ft). [1]

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6. Here's why meteorologists launch weather balloons every day

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   Those balloons often reach heights of 20 miles above Earth -- or twice as high as planes typically fly. Sensors beam data back down to Earth every few seconds as winds carry the balloons up t

7. Balloon - Wikipedia

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   Twisting balloons can be used to create decor centerpieces for events and to create a more unique look than can be provided by foil balloons. Often the term "party balloon" will refer to a twisting balloon or pencil balloon. These balloons are manipulated to create shapes and figures for parties and events, typically along with entertainment.