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    NASA's scrapped the launch of a giant helium balloon today, because of unfavourable weather

    NASA's scrapped the launch of a giant helium balloon today, because of unfavourable weather


    Unacceptable wind and cloud at Wanaka Airport this morning, meant it couldn't go ahead.

    It's hoped conditions will be better tomorrow.

    Once launched, the 2.5 tonne super pressure balloon the size of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr stadium, will circle earth for 100 days.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     29 Sep: At least 66 people have died in flooding and landslides in Nepal
     28 Sep: Firefighters are battling an out of control bush blaze in Northland's Opua
     28 Sep: Following weeks of avalanches, skiers and snowboarders are being urged to keep to the tracks this weekend in the Southern Lakes
     27 Sep: Fish has 'legs' that can taste prey hidden under the sand using genes also found in humans: study
     26 Sep: Sea level rise inevitable for Pacific Islands despite future greenhouse gas emissions reduction, NASA finds
     26 Sep: Why are we seeing more pandemics? Our impact on the planet has a lot to do with it
     25 Sep: NZ’s government plans to lift a ban on gene tech outside the lab – here’s what people think
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     Today's News

    		 Cricket:
    Hope from the Black Caps they can at least stretch the second cricket test with Sri Lanka into a fifth and final day 15:07

     Rugby:
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is mulling how best to bring more new players into the environment ahead of the end of year tour 14:57

     Business:
    Education could be key in addressing hesitancies for retired households using home equity to make ends meet 14:09

     Accident and Emergency:
    Two fires are burning each side of State Highway 33 near Paengaroa in the Bay of Plenty 14:09

     Christchurch:
    At least five people are injured including two seriously following an incident in Canterbury 13:27

     Business:
    New Zealand's hospitality is continuing to limp forward, with a slight year-on-year revenue growth 13:27

     Law and Order:
    A man's received facial injuries after his Whangarei home was invaded last night 13:07

     International:
    Israel 'determined to keep fighting' in Lebanon despite assassinating Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah 11:57

     Living & Travel:
    It's a greyhound takeover across the country, as enthusiasts are gathered for the great global walk 11:57

     International:
    Indonesia, Solomon Islands join countries banning nuclear weapons, putting Australia at odds with neighbours 11:27

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