1000 Student Projects to the Edge of Space
A project in Rancho Cordova, CA by John Powell000days
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We're sending 1000 student project to the edge of space. Each one inside a ping pong ball.
Backers: 457
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27
Funded: $12,466 of $9,000
Dates: Jul 17th -> Aug 16th (30 days)
Project By: John Powell
Backers: 457
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27
Funded: $12,466 of $9,000
Dates: Jul 17th -> Aug 16th (30 days)
Project By: John Powell
$12,466
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 16 @ 13:30 -0400 GMT
138%
of goal
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