And if we hear something, we know its them.
We know its those atoms and molecules.
As it floats, the balloon will be as wide as a football field.
Image: NASA
NASA uses two types of balloons to lift payloads towards the atmosphere: zero-pressure and super-pressure balloons.
While attached to its balloon, GUSTO will soar higher than the water vapor in Earths atmosphere.
These clouds collapse to form new stars.
A GUSTO team member at the Long Duration Balloon Facility in Antarctica.Photo: Geoffrey Palo on behalf of the GUSTO Team
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The GUSTO telescope hangs from the hangar crane during telescope pointing tests.Photo: José Silva on behalf of the GUSTO Team
