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Three adventurers will soon attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a hydrogen gas balloon

Three adventurers are planning to fly a hydrogen gas balloon over the Atlantic Ocean this September , living in a basket about the size of a large dinner table for the potentially record-breaking, five-day journey.

The adventurers — an American, a Brit and a Swede in their 60s and 70s – shared details of the upcoming trip with USA TODAY.

The adventurers broke down some figures involved in the flight:

  • Amount of hydrogen gas being used: 90,000 cubic feet, or about 6,400 pounds
  • Amount of sand being used for ballast: 4,800 pounds in 160 bags
  • Gallons of water for drinking: 23
  • Basket size: 6.5 x 5 feet
  • Balloon: 1,000 yards of lightweight nylon taffeta fabric

Thunderstorms are the biggest threat to their safety.

Photo courtesy of Torabhaig single malt whiskiy

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