Sending a GoPro to SPACE with the Cub-Scouts (High Altitude Balloon)

A group of Cub Scouts launches a high-altitude balloon from Land O Lakes, Florida. The project involves preparing the payload, launching the balloon, and tracking it using a GPS system. Despite challenges like the balloon getting caught in the jet stream, the team successfully retrieves the payload after it lands in a stream. The project is a success, showcasing teamwork and problem-solving.

What precaution did the team take to ensure the balloon did not pop prematurely?

• They used a thicker balloon material.

• They launched it at night.

• They filled it with less helium.

• They wore gloves to avoid contamination.

How does the team track the balloon's journey?

• Using a satellite tracking system.

• By visually following it from the ground.

• Using a GPS tracker that sends data over radio frequencies.

• By following it with a drone.

What problem did the balloon encounter during its flight?

• It ran out of helium.

• It got caught in the jet stream and moved too fast.

• It was struck by lightning.

• It lost its GPS signal.

What was the target altitude for the balloon?

• 120,000 feet

• 100,000 feet

• 65,000 feet

• 50,000 feet

What was the main concern after the balloon popped?

• It might lose its payload.

• It might catch fire.

• It might land in the ocean.

• It might be stolen.

How did the team finally locate the balloon's payload?

• By following the GPS signal to a backyard.

• By using a drone to search the area.

• By asking local residents for help.

• By using a metal detector.

Who were the key contributors to the success of the balloon project?

• The local government.

• The local school.

• Greg Joanne Coit.

• A team of professional engineers.