Press Release
For Immediate Release
Edge of Space Sciences to Host 2024 Great Plains Super Launch in Colorado Springs
Event Dates: August 2-3, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO – Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Great Plains Super Launch, set to take place from August 1st to 3rd, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This prestigious event will bring together amateur radio high-altitude ballooning enthusiasts from across the United States for a weekend filled with innovation, exploration, and community.
The event will kick off with a symposium held at the Pikes Peak State College Rampart Range campus on August 2nd. The symposium will feature a series of presentations and networking opportunities, providing attendees with the latest insights and developments in the field of high-altitude ballooning. Experts and hobbyists alike will have the chance to share their knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on future projects.
The highlight of the weekend, the Great Plains Super Launch, will take place on August 3rd at the Limon, Colorado Softball Fields. This spectacular launch will see several high-altitude balloons take to the skies, each carrying scientific experiments, radios, and other payloads. Amateur radio high-altitude balloon groups from across the nation will participate, showcasing their innovations and contributing to the collective knowledge of this fascinating hobby.
“We are excited to host the 2024 Great Plains Super Launch and bring together the vibrant community of high-altitude ballooning enthusiasts,” said Robert Wright, President of Edge of Space Sciences. “This event is a fantastic opportunity for learning, collaboration, and advancing the frontiers of amateur radio and high-altitude ballooning.”
The 2024 Great Plains Super Launch promises to be an unforgettable event for both participants and spectators. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with educational opportunities, exciting launches, and the chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts who share a passion for high-altitude ballooning.
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About Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS)
Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting science and education through high-altitude ballooning. Since its inception, EOSS has conducted numerous high-altitude balloon missions, providing valuable data for scientific research and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.