3...2..1. Blast off to near space
A project in Yardley, PA by Joshua Johnson000days
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The 5th grade students at St. Andrew's in Newtown PA are launching a weather balloon into near space with their own science experiments
Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $30
Funded: $1,822 of $1,500
Dates: Apr 8th -> Apr 17th (9 days)
Project By: Joshua Johnson
Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $30
Funded: $1,822 of $1,500
Dates: Apr 8th -> Apr 17th (9 days)
Project By: Joshua Johnson
$1,822
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 17 @ 22:30 -0400 GMT
121%
of goal
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Latest News
Some of the experiments that will be going up to near space. 
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some of the experiments! (Read More)
BONUS REWARD FOR ALL BACKERS!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
All backers will receive the login link to track the weather balloon live when we launch Saturday. We are using a SPOT GPS unit. An example of what you'll be able to see can be found here. http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=111 (Read More)
Example photo of near space
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is an example photo of what will be capturing from the camera on board the balloon. (Read More)
Balloon kit has arrived!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are the main pieces for the launch on Saturday. If we are able to reach our stretch goal of $2000 we will be able to add a second camera for another view point. I'll be sending the GPS Tracking site info to backers later this week so you'll be... (Read More)
We've hit our goal!!! Now for stretch goals
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing I realized I haven't mentioned is any money left over after expenses will be donated to charity. The students will be figuring out and voting where to donate any extra. Getting excited! (Read More)
We've hit our goal!!! Now to try a stretch goal!
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made it and in just a few days!! Now for a stretch goal. If we are able to get to $2000 we can get a second camera so we have more than one point of view on board the balloon. I know the kids are excited and I'm very excited as well. We will be... (Read More)
Almost there!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have had a great response so far and are taking a look at some possible stretch goals (goals if we surpass our original goal) One being if we get enough money we can possibly get a second camera to record the flight from another angle. The science... (Read More)
First 24 hours
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We have passed the first 24 hours and have already broken the $300 mark!! Please share the project so we can get in front of more people and make this project a reality! (Read More)
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