MISSION STATUS

No upcoming launches scheduled. Check back soon!

LAUNCH READINESS

AIRSPACE

Specific launch site to be determined closer to launch. We will try for a launch location in Class G space north of Conway.

Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:24 UTC

EQUIPMENT

No data

Updated: March 02, 2026 at 14:42 UTC

WEATHER

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Severe)

Updated: March 07, 2026 at 14:59 UTC

OVERALL

Planned launch too far in the future to determine GO status.

Updated: March 02, 2026 at 14:42 UTC

FEATURED IMAGES

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Prof. Tillman Kennon preparing for launch
ABS-47 Prof. Tillman Kennon preparing for launch
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Moon's shadow over Central Missouri viewed from a Raspberry Pi camera payload in the stratosphere.
ABS-50 (Howl at the Moon) Moon's shadow over Central Missouri viewed from a Raspberry Pi camera payload in the stratosphere.

LATEST PROGRAM UPDATE

Arkansas BalloonSAT Mission #69 - WAITING

Nov 24, 2025
SUMMARY We're looking to launch a small imaging and sensing payload on a 600 gram latex bursting balloon in the near future. We had to scrub this due to weather last time. Our plan is to look at 7-day forecasts for an good launch window on a morning that works well fo...
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