Are hydrogen balloons a feasible launch device?

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The idea is to use massive cylindrical balloons to raise the vehicle into the upper atmosphere, then reel in the balloons, burning the hydrogen.

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See this question: Could it be possible to launch a rocket from a balloon? – kim holder Jan 09 '15 at 20:33
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Also see Has anyone proposed a serious space dirigible design? and Is the “airship to orbit” mission profile feasible? – TildalWave Jan 09 '15 at 20:56

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