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Jan 1, 2026

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A Quarter Watt from the Edge of Space

Stratospheric Balloon Telemetry

It's 2:47 AM and I just ordered missile-grade GPS to track a latex balloon carrying a thermometer.

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Catching Data from the Edge of Space

Ring Buffers 🔗 Stratospheric Balloon Telemetry

When your balloon transmits telemetry faster than you can process it, circular buffers keep the most recent data alive.

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🎮 Burst Calculator Challenge Multi-round science puzzle — dial in the perfect helium fill volume for each balloon launch scenario. Score based on how close your burst altitude is to the target. 8 rounds with increasing difficulty: wind, heavy payloads, and nighttime cooling.