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    Border Security Balloon

    Space Data Corp. tests a high-altitude repeater system to help provide a better range for radio signals in hard to reach areas, like deep canyons, and other remote locations.

  • Balloon Fill
    In preparation for launching, Space Data Corp. employees fill a test balloon in high wind conditions.
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  • Airport Launch
    Testers launch the balloon from a municipal airport.
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  • Preparing for Launch
    Testers prepare the high-altitude repeater for launching.
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  • High Altitude Repeater
    The Space Data high-altitude repeater is shown shortly after its launch.        
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  • Windy Conditions
    Space Data Corp. workers use a launch bag to loft the high-altitude repeater in windy conditions.
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  • High Field Conditions
    The Space Data platform is shown shortly after launch.
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  • Desert Launch
    Testers launch a high-altitude telemetry package in a desert location.
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  • High Altitude Repeater Launching
    At a remote location, testers launch the Space Data high-altitude repeater.  
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  • Austere Desert Location
    The Space Data high altitude was launched in the desert, under windy conditions.
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  • Remote Location
    The test balloon is launched from a remote location.
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  • Successful Launch
    A successful launch for Space Data Corp.'s  test balloon.    
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  • Published
    11 Images

    Border Security Balloon

    Space Data Corp. tests a high-altitude repeater system to help provide a better range for radio signals in hard to reach areas, like deep canyons, and other remote locations.

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  • Border Security Balloon
  • Balloon Fill
  • Airport Launch
  • Preparing for Launch
  • High Altitude Repeater
  • Windy Conditions
  • High Field Conditions
  • Desert Launch
  • High Altitude Repeater Launching
  • Austere Desert Location
  • Remote Location
  • Successful Launch