The world record balloon altitude attempt looks like it's a goer - I was waiting for this all last year and it looks like they will begin inflation tonight for a launch tomorrow morning (from the trimaran RV Triton). Apparently it will be visible from much of the south of the UK due its mylar construction.

Not much on the news at the moment (except a short article on the BBC but I expect there will be a lot of coverage soon. More at www.qinetiq1.com

Best of luck to them!

Gareth