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IGN - World View has designed a 14-million-cubic-foot, helium-filled balloon to encourage greater space tourism. Tickets will cost $50,000, which is the lowest cost space travel option on the market. | Facebook
Space-bound helium balloon launches from Nhill in Victoria to avoid landing in locked-down NSW - ABC News
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