Students building a near-space balloon with live video

A project in Mountain View, CA by MVHS Tech Projects
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A group of high school students are building a near-space balloon, that will capture stunning HD video of the earth from near-space.
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Backers: 45
Average Pledge Per Backer: $22

Funded: $970 of $150
Dates: Oct 27th -> Nov 26th (31 days)
Project By: MVHS Tech Projects
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Latest News

Transmitter and Receivers Arrived

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Antenna work has begun

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Sensor Package is complete

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Flight computer and sensors arrived

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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First Stretch Goal Reached

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of your support, we reached our first stretch goal in two days! We, have ordered the sensor package, and will continue looking into the video stream. Thanks again for all the support, we will continue to keep you posted.  (Read More)

Main Goal Reached

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of your support, we reached our main goal in under 24 hours! Hopefully, we will continue to reach our stretch goals as the project continues. Thanks again for all the support, we will continue to keep you posted.  (Read More)

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