Wicked Balloons Journal
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History & Origins
10 Milestones That Shaped Ballooning History
Explore the hot air balloon history timeline, from the Montgolfier brothers' 1783 flight to the first nonstop trip around the world.
How Balloons Work
How High Can a Hot Air Balloon Fly?
How high can a hot air balloon go? From record-setting stratosphere flights to a typical sunrise ride, here's what really determines a…
Records & Adventures
The First Nonstop Balloon Flight Around the World
The true story of the first balloon around the world, the 1999 Breitling Orbiter 3 flight, and what it still teaches every…