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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “High Altitude Balloon Videos” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22231 of the collection, and the 88th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “High Altitude Balloon Videos” meme mean?
This trend represents popular science curiosity and the accessibility of stratospheric exploration. Used literally, the phrase identifies independent DIY projects showing that professional equipment is not required to photograph our planet from extreme heights. It conveys awe, technological ingenuity, and the excitement of reaching the near boundary of space on a shoestring budget.
Where does the “High Altitude Balloon Videos” meme come from?
The trend gained traction during the late 2000s across YouTube and Vimeo without a single founding clip. Amateur radio operator Bill Brown uploaded pioneer footage to YouTube in January 2007. Later, in 2009, MIT students behind Project Icarus reached the near boundary of space using an affordable consumer camera, demonstrating accessible engineering and encouraging more DIY balloon launches worldwide.
- January 2007Bill Brown begins posting amateur weather balloon camera footage on YouTube.
- 2009MIT students launch Project Icarus, capturing near-space imagery on a budget.
How to use the “High Altitude Balloon Videos” meme
- Showcasing amateur footage that captures the curved horizon of the planet
- Describing a science club project involving a budget stratospheric camera
- Referencing DIY engineering experiments sent upward with a weather balloon
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The “High Altitude Balloon Videos” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “High Altitude Balloon Videos” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; High Altitude Balloon Videos comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What are High Altitude Balloon Videos?
They are amateur video projects filmed by consumer cameras attached to weather balloons rising toward the upper atmosphere.
Who started this video genre?
There is no single creator credited, though hobbyist Bill Brown uploaded notable examples starting in early 2007.
What was Project Icarus?
It was a 2009 initiative by MIT students who reached near-space altitudes using cheap, widely available electronics.
How do I get the High Altitude Balloon Videos meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “High Altitude Balloon Videos” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the High Altitude Balloon Videos card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: High Altitude Balloon Videos: DIY Near-Space Footage · YouTube Viral Videos Memes — meme.com · High Altitude Balloon Video Compilation · checked on October 17, 2026.
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