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A Photovoltaic Balloon Could Bring Electricity to Disaster Zones

Posted on January 14, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Smithsonian Magazine – smithsonianmag.com By Joni Blecher, XPRIZE contributor smithsonian.com Moored to a base with batteries, the Zephyr collects enough solar energy to power 15 relief tents and a telecommunications network

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Google Continues to Make Progress on Project Loon

Posted on January 13, 2015 by LighterThanAirSociety

Read two articles regarding the progress that Google is making on Project Loon, a system of stratospheric helium balloons to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to remote areas. Source: The Independent – independent.co.uk Up, Up and Away on Google’s Wi-Fi Balloon

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To all those who contributed

Posted on November 30, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Our 62nd Annual Banquet and Silent Auction a Success! Over 70 people attended our banquet and were treated to an amazing presentation by Michael Dougherty, Goodyear’s Assistant Chief Pilot. The evening included the presentation of two Lighter-Than-Air Society’s awards and … Continue reading →

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Lockheed sees buyer for hybrid cargo airship in 2015

Posted on November 23, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Reuters – Reuters.com By Andrea Shalal Lockheed Martin Corp expects to reach an agreement next year with a launch customer for a giant new hybrid airship that would revolutionize the way oil and mining companies haul equipment to the … Continue reading →

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Goodyear’s Santa Claus Express is Coming to Town

Posted on November 22, 2014 by LighterThanAirSociety

Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. – World Famous Blimp and U.S. Marines Hold Fourth Annual Toys for Tots Event – Event Includes Drawing for 25 Blimp Rides

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