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
A picture taken at 60,000 feet.
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.