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Balloon Will Take People High Above Earth

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How to Fly High in a Rocket

A Japanese company is making a balloon that can fly up to 22 kilometers. Two people can sit in the balloon: One person is the pilot and the other person is the passenger. The ride is $175,000 - about $5 million in tea dollars. It takes two hours to fly up 22 kilometers; it flies high for one hour before coming down.

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