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[–] FlexibleToast 4 points 10 months ago

The density of the air becomes so thin that I don't think you could have a container for enough hot air that wouldn't weigh more than the lift provided. Helium weather balloons end up getting so large because of the pressure difference that they end up bursting at those altitudes.