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Status: Active

Authors: Jared Leidich, Nathan Greeney

Change Log:

• 7 November, 2024 — Finalized and prepared for publishing
• 5 February, 2025 - Updated to 16 Gore
• 6 February, 2025 - Clarified List Mass Specifications
• 5 March, 2025 - Updates to Payload Capabilities
• 8 January, 2026 - Updates to balloon physical properties (exposing values required in part 101 Subpart D)

Physical Properties:

• Lift capacity: 12 Lb - 50 Lb (5.4 Kg - 22.5 Kg)
  • These balloons are configured in such a way that they must be flown in accordance with the regulations laid out in 14 CFR Part 101 Subpart D when used in the United States.
  • Outside the united states when operating in accordance with the regulations laid out in the ICAO Rules of the Air Annex 2 these balloons are configured to be used as “medium” or “heavy” mass systems and cannot be used as “light” systems.
• Maximum Float Altitude: 75,000 ft (22.25 km)
  • Float altitude depends on lift gas type and hook-on mass. See chart below.
• Total balloon system mass: 17.63 lbs (8 Kg)
  • This mass does not include the ballaster, dispensible ballast or any payload.
• Maximum balloon length: 40 ft (12 m)
• Maximum balloon diameter: 22 ft (6.7 m)
• Shelf life: 1 Year

Command and Control Capabilities: