Are stratospheric balloon rides to ‘space’ safe?

Are stratospheric balloon rides to ‘space’ safe?



These balloons will travel 30 to 40 kilometers high and the journeys are said to be so smooth that passengers can eat, drink and walk around during the flight. CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli reports.



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