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The Perlan Project

The Perlan Project is a United States nonprofit research organization that develops and operates high-altitude gliders to study stratospheric mountain waves, atmospheric processes, and flight in extremely thin air. Its volunteer team designed, built, and operates the pressurized Perlan 2 research glider.

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The Perlan Project
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The Perlan Project is a United States nonprofit research organization that develops and operates high-altitude gliders to study stratospheric mountain waves, atmospheric processes, and flight in extremely thin air. Its volunteer team designed, built, and operates the pressurized Perlan 2 research glider.
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July 29, 2026 at 08:30:15 UTC
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July 29, 2026 at 08:30:15 UTC