This event has now concluded. Information below relates to the 2016 NASA super pressure balloon launch and is provided for reference only.
In preparation for its upcoming super pressure balloon launch from Wānaka, NASA has assessed the weather conditions and determined that no balloon launch attempt will be made this Friday or Saturday (1, 2 April) due to the forecast winds and precipitation. Sunday remains a possibility so we'll keep you posted - next notification will be around 2pm Saturday.