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Re:I sent a balloon to space and photographed Venus for unde... by Nick_C on Thursday July 21, 2011 @10:50PM (#2792200)
The issue is that the FAA has a procedure for anyone who wants to launch a pilotless balloon (or rockets, etc) that involves getting pre-approval, then clearance on the day. It is to allow them time to issue the appropriate NOTAMs.
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