Second NASA Super Pressure Balloon Launches from New Zealand
The second of two planned scientific balloon flights for NASA’s 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign successfully lifted off from Wānaka Airport, New Zealand, at 11:38 a.m. NZST, Sunday, May 4 (7:38 p.m., Saturday, May 3 in U.S. Eastern Time).
The 18.8 million-cubic-foot super pressure balloon will ascend over the next few hours until it is fully inflated and at float. Stay tuned for updates on the NASA Wallops blog.
For more information on NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/scientificballoons.