Airship launch from a cargo airship

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10457394
APP PUB NO 20170225785A1
SERIAL NO

15581681

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A method for launch of an airship includes connecting a cargo airship to a second airship that is not positively buoyant at the launch site, launching the cargo airship, transferring lifting gas from the cargo airship to the second airship where said lifting gas is carded by the cargo airship while aloft; and releasing the second airship from the cargo airship. A high-altitude airship launch system is also provided.

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STRATOSPHERIC AIRSHIPS LLCHOOD RIVER OREGON 97031

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Heppe, Stephen B Hood River, US 28 673

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