09/11/2026
[9/11/26] Gannon ECE goes to NASA CSBF Balloon Launch Base in Ft. Sumner, NM -- Part 3
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On Sept. 2, 2026 -- NASA CSBF launched a 11 million cubic-ft of Helium-filled gigantic balloon carrying the HASP onto 120,000 ft altitude (near space). Gannon team showed up on site at 3am, MDT (NO problem to get up that early!).
See NASA's Press Releases:
1. Aug. 13, 2026 -- HASP launched:
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/wallops/2026/09/02/nasas-hasp-scientific-balloon-launches-from-fort-sumner/
2. Aug. 13, 2026 -- about HASP and BOOP: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/wallops/2026/08/13/nasa-scientific-balloons-prepare-for-2026-fort-sumner-campaign/