"The quick answer is our constellation of Global Sounding Balloons (GSBs), which we call WindBorne Atlas, doesn't pose a threat to airplanes or other objects in the sky. It's not only highly improbable that a WindBorne balloon could even collide with an aircraft in the first place; but our balloons are so lightweight that they would not cause significant damage."
"For example, we maintain active lines of communication with the FAA to ensure our operations satisfy all relevant regulatory requirements,"
"We also provide government partners with direct access to our comprehensive, real-time balloon tracking system via our proprietary software, WindBorne Live."
"space debris."
A collision occurred between an aircraft and an object described by a pilot as "space debris," prompting an NTSB investigation. The collision caused no fatalities, though a pilot sustained cuts from windshield glass shards. WindBorne operates a fleet of Global Sounding Balloons (GSBs) weighing about 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg) that gather atmospheric data such as temperature, wind, and pressure for weather models. WindBorne maintains that their balloons are highly unlikely to collide with aircraft and are too lightweight to cause significant damage. WindBorne also states compliance with airspace regulations and provides FAA communication and real-time tracking access to government partners.
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