Uploaded May 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Trigger recently flew to the edge of space May 8 on the "BTS-1" Balloon flight, as the local guide with his pals Commander Camilla SDO, Pilot Fuzz Aldrin, and Payload Specialist Skye Blue.
The balloon reached a maximum speed of 101 mph and maximum altitude of 77,700 feet before bursting. Unfortunately, it landed in a swamp just east of Sabine Lake, LA, and recovery operations for the payload are continuing. The space mascots all had extensive survival training and are expected to be found in great shape.
Trigger recently flew to the edge of space May 8 on the "BTS-1" Balloon flight, as the local guide with his pals Commander Camilla SDO, Pilot Fuzz Aldrin, and Payload Specialist Skye Blue.
The balloon reached a maximum speed of 101 mph and maximum altitude of 77,700 feet before bursting. Unfortunately, it landed in a swamp just east of Sabine Lake, LA, and recovery operations for the payload are continuing. The space mascots all had extensive survival training and are expected to be found in great shape.
