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27 March 2024
Weather balloons begin to collect atmospheric data ahead of orbital launches
Orbex has undertaken a number of test launches of weather balloons equipped with radiosondes from Sutherland Spaceport to collect atmospheric data – including pressure, temperature, humidity and wind speed – in preparations for its orbital launch operations.
The initial tests occurred on multiple dates during February and March, and in due course a balloon will be launched daily for ongoing data collection. The balloons are trackable by the Orbex team.