Ballistic balloon
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) plans to develop a geostationary balloon as a platform for ballistic-missile detection sensors. An unnamed US company will probably team with IAI. The idea is to develop a balloon able to operate at an altitude of 65,500-82,000ft (20-25,000m) with solar panels supplying power for an engine ...
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