Among NASA's vast array of hi-tech gadgets, its scientific balloons look like something out of a bygone era when space shuttles and planetary rovers were little more than science fiction. But looks ...

Who needs an expensive rocket when you can ride high on a cheap balloon? That's the attitude of scientists who recently finished a landmark test flight of a telescope on a big bag filled with helium.

This year, Denver hosts the World Balloon Convention with artists from around the globe showcasing their incredible skills. The public can pop in for its Festival of Balloons on March 30. From 11 a.m.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This article is more than 4 years old. The Hubble Space ...

The GrassrootsMapping wiki details how to put together a balloon-powered aerial photography kit with $35 and some elbow grease. Your camera must be able to take photos at a regular interval. CHDK, ...

It’s amazing what an over-size party balloon can do -- especially one tricked out by Stanford science students. Last week, one flew across North America, potentially breaking a record for the longest ...