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Winds thwart NASA super balloon launch at Wanaka

Decision to be made on whether the test will be held tomorrow.

Nevil Gibson Wed, 11 May 2022

The fourth test launch from Wanaka Airport since NASA began scientific balloon flight operations there in 2015 was called off this morning due to cross winds greater than six knots. 

A decision will be made later today on whether to hold the launch tomorrow. Maximum wind speeds need to be less

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Nevil Gibson Wed, 11 May 2022
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