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Browse sections: *[Home|EOS:A Balloon Mission to the Edge of Space]* | *[Photos]* | *[Videos]* | *[Flight Path]* | *[The Payload]* | *[About the Project]*
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h2. The Payload
This first launch was a lightweight payload of around 520 grams, containing:

* Canon digital camera, with custom firmware to provide time-lapse photography;
* GPS and altimeter that transmitted the balloon's location and altitude using the amateur radio Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS);
* Radio beacon to assist with directional location by the recovery crews; and
* Mobile phone, to provide additional location information and pictures.
* Future launches will include additional high-resolution cameras, and more advanced tracking and release mechanisms


h2. Behind the Scenes

For a more detailed look at how the rig is setup, how recovery worked, etc - check out this video.

*Flight 1: Behind the Scenes* (12:49, 86MB)
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h5. Want to get involved?

We hope to do a series of launches involving schools in the future. If you're a teacher, student, sponsor or enthusiast and interested in helping out with future launches, please *[get in touch|PORTAL:Contact Us]*.
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