KRQE Channel 13 in Albuquerque aired a report about the student's successful launch, along with a short clip of an interview Dr. Kevin Wedeward. Click the link at the bottom to watch the video. 

SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) - A group of New Mexico Tech students in Socorro successfully launched a weather balloon. 

Seventeen mechanical and electrical engineering students sent the balloon up Monday. 

The helium balloon carried a small chest with an array of sensors to track things like altitude and temperature. 

"It's great for new students and freshman come together and do such a challenging project. We are very pleased and happy with the results," New Mexico Tech Professor Dr. Kevin Wedeward said. 

Once the balloon reached about 80,000 feet, it burst. 

The sensors parachuted down, landing near Carrizozo. 

Click here for the full broadcast at the KRQE website.