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A 2010 NASA TOP STAR AWARD WINNER A 2011 MIRA AWARD WINNER "Light travels faster than sound, that's why some people seem bright until you hear them speak." COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR WHITE STAR TRANSATLANTIC BALLOON LAUNCHES Columbus, In~~White Star Balloon Company will again be launching from Spaceport Indiana™ in an attempt to fly an unmanned balloon across the Atlantic Ocean. A feat that has never been accomplished, but today's technology gives us a chance to accomplish what seems impossible. The group from Louisville, Ky have put thousands of dollars and tons of expertise into the equipment and planning to make the flights a success. The first flight will launch November 19th @ 11:00 am to test the system. White Star has flown hardware on previous SPI flights to test its capabilities for the longer flight. Anyone wishing to be on the launch team at SPI for these events can contact us at ContactUs@spaceportindiana.com or call 765 606 1512. Educational Launch From Challenger Centre in Indianapolis a Big Success
What jobs would today's middle school students fill in a future workforce? There are plenty. As you might guess, there are a host of new career choices that look nothing like the careers that Generation X had to choose from. The "Digital Generation" as they're known today will have different jobs and will need new curriculum to support them. As we debate school funding and class offerings, consider the list of new jobs that will fill the global economy. Click HERE to view and download the 20 newest science based careers we've identified.
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A surprised family in Ohio had some unexpected company as a payload from the TransAtlantic White Star Balloon Project landed in their yard, on their garage 
The balloon launch on Saturday October 8th from the Indianapolis Challenger Centre was part of an Educator workshop held by Decatur Central Schools. The 600 g balloon reached an altitude of 88,288 feet AGL before bursting over Clayton Indiana. The flight contained some experiments including a pressure sensor that was loaded in the neck of the balloon. Educators learned about using these platfroms as part of curriculum and took part in the launch. About 60 teachers attended the event along with several students who stopped by to see the launch. The Indianapolis Challenger Centre is located on the southwest side of Indianapolis near the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Special thanks to James and Susan at ATC IND for helping to insure safe commercial flight coordination in the region for the day. As always, IND ATC Rocks! WE hope some visiting commercial passengers got a cool view of the launch!
