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Scientific Balloon
When scientists need longer exposure times in high altitudes, they use scientific balloons like the one pictured here. Made of a super-thin polyethylene, the balloons are filled with inert helium and can be launched from almost anywhere, staying aloft for as long as 24 hours, 26 miles above the surface. Goddard Space Flight Center assumed the management of these research tools from the National Science Foundation in 1982 and now launches about 35 balloons a year
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This print showcases a remarkable scientific balloon, an essential tool used by researchers when longer exposure times are required at high altitudes. Crafted from an incredibly thin polyethylene material, this balloon is filled with inert helium and can be launched from virtually any location. Once airborne, it soars to astonishing heights of 26 miles above the Earth's surface, remaining aloft for up to 24 hours. The Goddard Space Flight Center took over the management of these invaluable research instruments from the National Science Foundation in 1982. Since then, they have been launching approximately 35 balloons each year. These balloons serve as indispensable platforms for conducting various scientific experiments and observations in the upper atmosphere. With their ability to reach such extreme altitudes and endure prolonged periods in flight, these scientific balloons provide scientists with unparalleled opportunities for gathering data and capturing images that were previously unattainable. They offer a unique vantage point from which researchers can study our planet's atmosphere, climate patterns, cosmic rays, solar radiation levels, and much more. As we marvel at this awe-inspiring image of the scientific balloon suspended against the backdrop of infinite space above our fragile planet Earth, let us appreciate the dedication and ingenuity behind its creation. It symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge as we continue to explore new frontiers beyond our terrestrial boundaries.
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