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captive balloon [′kap·tiv bə′lün] (aerospace engineering) A moored balloon, usually held by steel cables. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The tests, which are planned for early fall, will simulate a working space elevator by launching a model elevator "ribbon" attached to moored balloon initially up to a mile high. |
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