The Annapolis Valley Amateur Radio Club and the Annapolis Royal Space Agency retrieved the balloon after its four-day journey. The balloon, known as a Pico balloon, is different from the high-altitude balloons used by the Annapolis Royal Space Agency. (Derick Smith/Annapolis Royal Space Agency)Penney became involved with the search after hearing from a colleague in New Brunswick. (Derick Smith/Annapolis Royal Space Agency)Penney said being able to retrieve the balloon was "a great example of international co-operation through amateur radio." The group does its own space balloon launches and gets help from the radio club.

Source: CBC News June 14, 2020 10:07 UTC