Winds bring down giant space balloon

NASA's giant research balloon has been forced down by winds less than 24 hours after its launch.

Sun, 11 Mar, 2001 - 10:07

NASA's giant research balloon has been forced down by winds less than 24 hours after its launch.

The balloon landed near Carnarvon, northwest Australia, 1,240 miles from its launch site in Alice Springs.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: CarnarvonPlace: northwest AustraliaPlace: Alice SpringsPlace: EarthPlace: southern hemispherePerson: Garry WoodsOrganisation: NASAOrganisation: Australia
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