Balloon Launch and Contest

A balloon will be launched into space to kick off the third annual Research, Innovation and Commercialization (RIC) workshop.

Never before has a balloon risen above Whitehorse with a camera and GPS equipment to film the curvature of the Earth. In the spirit of innovation, Cold Climate Innovation (of the Yukon Research Centre) and YuKonstruct are inviting Yukoners to participate.

BALLOON LAUNCH:
What:    The balloon will be launched from outside of the Yukon Research Centre laboratory on the Yukon College campus.
When:   Thursday, January 30th, 2014 at 10am
Photo opportunity: a large balloon with cameras and GPS equipment will be held down by a team of people who will then release it into the sky.

CONTEST:
What:    Win a return trip with Air North by sharing your ideas (inventions you’ve always wanted to get off the ground), so we can get YOU… off the ground!
When:   Contest runs till 4pm on Tuesday, February 4th
How:     Enter online. The winner will be announced at the RIC workshop on Tuesday, February 4th, at the Westmark Whitehorse, following the unveiling of the footage from space.