NASA lines up seventh attempt to launch Wanaka balloonBill Rodman/NASA Operations manager Ralph Fegan provides a birds eye view of Wanaka Airport. NASA postponed its sixth super pressure balloon launch attempt at Wanaka and will have another go on Saturday. Hopes for an 8am launch today were scuttled by high surface winds. MARJORIE COOK The "NASA bacon and egg pie'' from the Warbirds and Wheels Cafe at Wanaka Airport lets off steam on the media bench minutes after NASA's sixth attempt to launch a super pressure balloon launch was called off. READ MORE* NASA grilled and thrilled by Wanaka super pressure balloon fans* NASA plans permanent base in Wanaka* Track the balloon* Green light for Wanaka Airport lease to Queenstown Airport CorpNASA The NASA balloon launch team prepare in the dark for the hoped-for dawn flight.

Source: Stuff April 20, 2017 22:35 UTC