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Goddard Space Flight Center

Astrophysics Science Division | Sciences and Exploration

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launch
LAUNCH!!! The GRIS payload is released from the crane and begins its upward ascent. The white material falling to the ground is part of the collar which keeps the helium balloon from expanding prior to launch.


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