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Guides & Resources

Comprehensive guides for high altitude balloon launches and high power rocketry. FAA regulations, certification requirements, launch checklists, and more.

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Regulations & Legal

FAA rules, airspace requirements, and compliance guides.

FAA Part 101 Regulations for High Altitude Balloons: Complete Guide Understanding FAA Part 101 regulations for high altitude balloon launches. Learn about the 6-pound … Read guide →

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Education & History

The history of ballooning, how it works, and what near-space missions look like up close.

From Curiosity to the Edge of Space: The History of High-Altitude Balloons Explore the rich history of high-altitude ballooning — from the Montgolfier brothers in 1783 to … Read guide →

What Really Happens When You Send a Balloon to the Edge of Space? A step-by-step look at what physically happens during a high-altitude balloon flight — from launch … Read guide →

High Power Rocket Certification Levels Explained: L1, L2, L3 Guide Complete guide to high power rocket certification levels. Learn about Tripoli and NAR certification, … Read guide →

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How-To Guides

Step-by-step walkthroughs for successful missions.

Reaching Near-Space from the Schoolyard: A Practical Guide for Classrooms & Hobbyists A hands-on guide to high-altitude ballooning for educators, students, and hobbyists. Learn the … Read guide →

High Altitude Balloon Launch Checklist: Pre-Flight & Recovery Guide Complete pre-flight checklist for high altitude balloon launches. Weather checks, equipment … Read guide →

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Engineering & Research

Technical guides for aerospace engineers and researchers using high-altitude balloons as stratospheric testbeds.

Stratospheric Platforms as Low-Cost Testbeds: High-Altitude Balloons for Aerospace Engineers High-altitude balloons provide aerospace engineers a recoverable, repeatable stratospheric test … Read guide →

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