The balloon took flight after being mounted with a variety of gadgets.
Here was the payload on the balloon:
Aircraft positions reporting system tracker (APRS Tracker)
Spot GPS Tracker
170-degree camera
Still camera
Proclamation Letter from Fuquay-Varina Mayor John Byrne
Bengal tiger stuffed animal
Red poppy from American Legion Post 116: The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since WWI to honor those who served and died for our country.
Balloon cards
Project Uplift USA decal and pin
Pepsi bottle
The flight lasted for an hour and a half. After reaching an altitude of 63,000 feet, the balloon ruptured and sent the payload safely (thanks to a parachute) back to the ground.