The Conversation

How a balloon‑borne experiment can do the job of the Hubble space telescope

SuperBIT waiting for launch while its giant helium balloon is inflated. Bill Rodman/NASA An astronomical telescope designed to complement the ageing Hubble Space Telescope lifted off from New ...
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What happens when you race Man City stars to pop giant balloons

This might be the most unpredictable balloon race ever built. With giant helium balloons lined up for destruction, Haaland, Foden, and Rico Lewis jump in and instantly turn the arena into a demolition ...
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Look up! Giant helium balloon will return to Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade

Syracuse, N.Y. — After a 12-year hiatus, Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade attendees will again be treated to the sight of a massive helium balloon being wrangled down Salina Street by Syracuse newspaper ...
The New York Times

What It Takes for Snoopy and Friends to Soar in the Macy’s Parade

Behind the city’s painstaking operation to test balloons and clear streets for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Handlers for the Beagle Scout Snoopy balloon look to a team leader in the front for ...
Reuters

High winds could ground giant balloons in NYC Thanksgiving parade

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Snoopy, SpongeBob Squarepants and other giant helium balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York could be grounded by high winds predicted for the holiday by ...