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NASA is hoping to finally get off the ground with the Super Pressure Balloon mission which has been grounded twice by unfavourable winds at altitude since 1 April. The word from Wanaka Airport, New Zealand, is that there's a launch window between 9 and 11AM local time tomorrow (5 to 7PM EDT or 9 to 11PM GMT tonight). The …

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  1. x 7

    bag for what kind of sandwich?

    Obviously not a sub...

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    1. Stoneshop
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      FAIL

      This has been investigated in previous episodes

      So do pay attention, will you?

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      1. x 7
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        Re: This has been investigated in previous episodes

        maybe, but I'm feeling hungry

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  2. Jonathan Richards 1

    Another abort?

    20:10 UTC, and the doozers [1] seem to have brought the launch vehicle back up the runway and are unloading the payload, again. Not calm enough, or some other glitch? wanakaweather.co.nz reports very little wind at surface level.

    [1] See explanation, if req'd.

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    1. Timbo
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      Re: Another abort?

      Looks like they've packed it all away again :(

      Webcam now just shows some grass and the rear of a helicopter. :(

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  3. ian 22

    Wanaka is a lovely place.....

    But why Wanaka? Seems a bit out of the way.

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    1. Jonathan Richards 1
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      Re: Wanaka is a lovely place.....

      Why Wanaka Works Well for NASA Balloons

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  4. mIRCat

    For those not yet converted.

    "22 acres of polyethylene film – similar to a sandwich bag" TheReg

    I'm sorry, I'll need that in official Register units please. Either NanoWales or football pitch are acceptable.

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    1. Lester Haines (Written by Reg staff) Gold badge
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      Re: For those not yet converted.

      Get to it: http://www.theregister.co.uk/Design/page/reg-standards-converter.html

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