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NASA Balloon Program Sends Louisiana Student Payloads Near Space
Key Takeaways
- NASA’s 2026 LaACES campaign launched 11 student-built payloads from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Texas.
- The program recorded its 74th and 75th launches in a collaboration with the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium.
- Teams pursued experiments in areas including atmospheric science, cosmic rays, ultraviolet measurement, and solar cell performance.
- Students advanced through design reviews modeled on NASA’s engineering lifecycle before being cleared for launch.
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DT Editorial Team··via nasa.gov