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  2. History of ballooning - Wikipedia

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    In the early and mid-20th century, hydrogen balloons were used extensively in upper-atmosphere research in such projects as Osoaviakhim-1, the Stratobowl launches, Project Manhigh, and Project Strato-Lab. A series of ascensions set a number of high-altitude records before space flight eclipsed ballooning as an endeavor. [48]

  3. Hydrogen safety - Wikipedia

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    A hydrogen tank for a balloon in a pick-up truck bed exploded, injuring 2. The Detroit Fire Department believes a leak in the hydrogen tank caused the explosion. [85] 22 April 2022 Towanda, Pennsylvania: A hydrogen tank at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. exploded. A spokesperson for the company said five employees were taken to hospitals with ...

  4. Fu-Go balloon bomb - Wikipedia

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    In 1933, Lieutenant General Reikichi Tada started a balloon bomb program at Noborito designated Fu-Go, [a] which proposed a hydrogen-filled balloon 13 feet (4.0 m) in diameter with a time fuse, capable of delivering bombs up to 70 miles (110 km). The project was not completed and stopped by 1935.

  5. Hindenburg disaster - Wikipedia

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    The Hindenburg disaster was an airship accident that occurred on May 6, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.The LZ 129 Hindenburg (Luftschiff Zeppelin #129; Registration: D-LZ 129) was a German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship, the lead ship of the Hindenburg class, the longest class of flying machine and the largest airship by envelope volume. [1]

  6. World View Enterprises - Wikipedia

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    According to an Independent Incident Review Team report, the explosion occurred when deflating the hydrogen balloon: interaction between the plastic balloon shell and/or inflation tube, built up electrostatic charge which then discharged and caused the hydrogen gas, which mixed with atmospheric oxygen, to ignite. [26]

  7. List of ballooning accidents - Wikipedia

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    Balloon involved was a Rozière hybrid hydrogen-hot-air balloon and not a Montgolfiere hot-air balloon. [1] No survivors. Considered one of the first fatal aviation accidents, possibly the first in recorded history. [2] 2 0 6 July 1819: Sophie Blanchard: Paris Sophie Blanchard tried to start a firework in 300 m height above Paris. The balloon ...

  8. Three explorers aim to be first to cross Atlantic in a ... - AOL

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    Three pilots will attempt the first hydrogen open basket gas balloon crossing of the Atlantic next month. British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, 66, will be joined by American balloon ...

  9. Incendiary balloon - Wikipedia

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    Balloon launch for Operation Outward. Felixstowe, Suffolk, England. An incendiary balloon (or balloon bomb) is a balloon inflated with a lighter-than-air gas such as hot air, hydrogen, or helium, that has a bomb, incendiary device, or Molotov cocktail attached. The balloon is carried by the prevailing winds to the target area, where it falls or ...