‘It exceeded our expectations:’ Weather balloon circles Earth for fifth time

ENGLEWOOD — In February, SKY Academy Englewood launched its first weather balloon with a local ham radio club.

Two months later, the balloon is still soaring, with the groups celebrating its fifth circumnavigation of the Earth amid blackouts, signal scrambling over international conflicts and zero-wind stillness.

While students track and learn about the balloon’s journey, radio club leaders are continuing their education in the classroom through real-world skills training…

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