A Chinese spy balloon spotted over American skies has people across the country turning to Google to find out more. The balloon was spotted over Montana, at which time Pentagon officials considered ...

Todd Sonflieth / OPB It’s an icy fall morning at the Madras Airport. In the distance, Mount Jefferson is pink with dawn light. A crew led by Vic Rogers from Near Space Corporation has been working all ...

Then, it's release time. The balloon, instrument package and even a parachute take off and ascend rapidly to the top of the atmosphere. It doesn't take very long: (Figure 3) "Normally about an hour ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The weather down here on Earth's surface can be dependent on what is going on way up high in our atmosphere. We take measurements miles up with the assistance of balloons. Weather ...