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Photos from Space Day 2003 at Akron's Inventors Hall of Fame


The Balloon design and flight is a joint venture of volunteers from the Lighter-Than-Air Society and Lockheed Martin.


Mayor Don Plusquellic of Akron welcomes the attendees at the event.


Volunteers Ralph Petrucelli, Joe Huber and Jim Houmard prepare to work with the kids.


The children begin to get involved in a variety of activities at the event.


Joan Reisig shows the participants how to assemble their balloon.


Assembly of the balloon begins!

Bill Cody assist in preparing the balloon for launch.

The balloon is held over the heat sorce.

Away it goes!!

On its way to the ceiling!!

Photos 1-10 copyright 2003 Dave Wertz. Used with permission. Last Updated: August 7, 2003

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