Balloon Launch Request Form

K-12 Balloon Launch Request Form

FALL 2025: FULL

SPRING 2026: SPOTS AVAILABLE (MARCH–MAY)

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

  • This request form is for K-12 balloon launches only! If you would like to request a launch for a non-K-12 group/project, including college groups and individual science fair projects, please see our Flight Opportunities page.
  • Eligible K-12 organizations: schools (public, private, and homeschool), afterschool programs, 4-H, science camps, etc.
  • We take requests on a first come, first serve basis, although priority will be given to new groups.
  • Before submitting a request, please make sure you are familiar with our High-Altitude Ballooning 101 and Ballooning FAQ pages. Any questions or concerns you have may already be addressed there.
  • For 2025–26, we are planning to do six K-12 launches (~3 per semester). Depending on our availability, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request.
  • All launches must take place during the week, on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
  • If desired, you may request a launch window encompassing those 3 consecutive days. This often gives us a better chance at success since it allows us to wait until the week leading up to the launch to identify which day in the window will have the best weather forecast and flight prediction.
  • K-12 students are expected to develop payloads that will fly with the balloon. To learn more, visit our K-12 Outreach Flights page.

CONTACT INFO

PARTICIPANT INFO

LAUNCH DATES

Please choose from available weekdays, Wednesday through Friday. Mid-morning launch times (~9am) or earlier typically work best.

OTHER INFO

Note: Participation in the payload recovery is highly encouraged (students included), but not required. At the very least, it is often helpful to have one or two interested folks from the area join us, especially outdoorsy individuals who may be able to provide some local expertise. See our Ballooning 101: Chase & Recovery page for more info on what a payload recovery entails.
This mainly pertains to the highlight video that we post to YouTube after the launch
We expect to send only a few emails to this list every year, mainly to share our bi-annual high-altitude balloon newsletter as well as any relevant announcements related to our program.