The company now has three e-commerce sites: telescope.com, livesciencestore.com (weather instruments and robotics) and starrynight.com (software and DVDs).

FORBES: Space.com Is Back In Orbit

Hurtling towards the stratosphere the balloon was fitted with weather instruments designed to measure, among other things, temperature, pressure and wind speed.

BBC: Giant weather balloon carries out its sky mission

In addition, the Curiosity team has also been testing its instruments to be able to check the Martian weather.

FORBES: Mars Rover Curiosity Is Getting Ready To Roll

Flight instruments now warn pilots about potentially hazardous terrain and weather conditions.

NPR: For Air Travelers, More Safety and More Problems