Lego 'Project Hail Mary' Set Breaks Guinness World Record for Highest Flight
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:00 UTC
- Sources: Space.com
A Lego set called Project Hail Mary reached an altitude of 114,790 feet (34,988 meters) using a high-altitude balloon system launched from the UK. This sets a new Guinness World Records title.
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