The small satellite, with a big mission, is appropriately named “Firefly.” Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the pint-sized satellite will study the most powerful natural particle accelerator on Earth — lightning.
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NZWN – Wellington Aerodrome.
Wellington airport is located between to hills. Weather is always a problem in the area as it changes quick and quite often.
NZPI – Parakai Aerodrome.
Parakai is located to the north of Helensville and is a strip for light general aviation and sport aircrafts.
NZGT – Glentanner Aerodrome.
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