NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program has returned to Antarctica’s icy expanse to kick off the annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon Campaign where two balloon flights will carry a total of nine missions to near space.
This year’s campaign includes investigations in astrophysics, space biology, heliospheric research, and upper atmospheric research, along with technology demonstrations.
Read more about the missions and Peraton’s role in this article
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Lynelle Haugabrook
Media Relations