MINDSTORMS NXT fans launch LEGO into space via weather balloon

Andrew

Aug 6, 2008

A group of LEGO fans, college professors, and students recently participated in H.A.L.E., the High Altitude LEGO Extravaganza. The goal? Launch a bunch of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT systems with cameras covering the ascent to nearly 100,000 feet and subsequent descent (via parachute) back to Earth.

This amazing photo shows the weather balloon bursting at 99,712 feet:

You can see a whole bunch more photos and videos from Eric (Burdo?), as well as additional photos from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Via BB Gadgets, Gizmodo, and several posts on The NXT STEP.

Andrew posted this entry on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 at 12:47 am. Posted in the category LEGO, MINDSTORMS You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

2 Responses to “MINDSTORMS NXT fans launch LEGO into space via weather balloon”

Rollen (Lich Barrister) Says:
August 6th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

That is just fantastic. The shots from 99,000 feet are astounding.
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August 7th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

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