“The successful launch demonstrated the value of an experienced and dedicated team that will help maintain Wallops Flight Facility’s position as the world leader in scientific ballooning operations. These long duration balloon flights help provide critical scientific data, create new technologies and trigger new discoveries. The NASA/Orbital ATK team worked together seamlessly to provide the right combination of scientific ballooning and technical expertise.”
Source: John Pullen, General Manager, Technical Services Division of Orbital ATK’s Space Systems Group, commenting after Orbital ATK has successfully launched its first scientific balloon flight as the operator of NASA’s balloon program. The company suppo