Balloon (aeronautics)
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In aeronautics, a balloon is an unpowered aerostat, which remains aloft or floats due to its buoyancy. A balloon may be free, moving with the wind, or tethered to a fixed point. It is distinct from an airship, which is a powered aerostat that can propel itself through the air in a controlled manner.
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See also
- Aerostat
- Balloon release
- Balloon-carried light effect
- Blimp
- Ceiling balloon
- Early flying machines
- Hopper balloon
- Lane hydrogen producer
- Flight altitude record
- List of civil aviation authorities
- List of firsts in aviation
- List of inflatable manufactured goods
- Project Manhigh
- QinetiQ 1
- Research balloon
- Skyhook balloon
- Tethered balloon
- Thermal airship
- Virgin Balloon Flights
- Zeppelin
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