 Our launching crew: Masha Kuvshinova and Belousovs (Marina, Sasha, Vova). All photos of Masha Kuvshinova |
 First type of balloon we used. Ex-millitary Zeppelin-shaped aerostat. |
 Preparing the first launch.Launching site is 800 m a.s.l., the crater is 1540 m. a.s.l. |
 First flight with sampler. |  Sasha after the first launch.Note high-temperature sampler in his hand. Strong wind and problems with the aerostat (leaking helium) forced us to stop the first flight |  Second type of balloon we used: latex weather balloon. |