NASA's Ultra Long Duration Balloon to fly again later this month

After fixing some problems that plagued two previous flights in 2001, NASA's Ultra Long Duration Balloon (ULDB) program is preparing to make another flight attempt in Australia later this month. The disposable ULDB already has been shipped to Australia, according to NASA spokeswoman Betty Flowers...

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