First Open-Basket Atlantic Balloon Crossing

A historic hydrogen balloon just shattered records—Atlantic Explorer, piloted by elite adventurers, completed the first open-basket transatlantic flight in just two days, hitting 90 mph and cruising over 20,000 feet. Led by balloon builder Bert Padelt, racing legend Peter Cuneo, and record-setting adventurer Alicia Hempleman-Adams (first woman to cross the Atlantic in a gas balloon), the crew defied odds and weathered two days aloft. The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation hailed the feat as inspiring balloonists worldwide, proving that even with modern tech, daring innovation still soars. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/361e8a834f7c9ae8