China-made giant airship sets world record for highest atmospheric science observations | South China Morning Post

An airship developed in China set a world record for the highest atmospheric science observation at an altitude of 9,032 metres (29,633 ft.) on May 15, 2022. Weighing 2.625 tonnes, the balloon on the airship named Jimu No 1 has a volume of 9,060 cubic metres (319,950 cu ft.) and the vehicle attached beneath it weigh…

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