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Giant Mars inflatable 'escapes' from the Kennedy Center

A 30-foot-tall Mars balloon escaped its moorings at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, rolling onto the highway.
The balloon is part of the Kennedy Center's 'Celestial Bodies: Earth, Moon, Mars' exhibit, which features inflatable models.
After the incident, the balloon was quickly retrieved, and no injuries were reported due to the event.
Social media users humorously commented on the balloon's journey, with one user saying, 'We understand Mars.. We feel the same way.

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Giant Mars balloon escapes Kennedy Center plaza, rolls toward highway

Cars driving past the Kennedy Center in Washington witnessed an unexpected liftoff on Thursday, after a 30-foot-tall Mars balloon escaped its moorings and rolled from its place outside the arts center onto the highway. The planet famous for its rovers went roving itself, departing the Kennedy Center’s REACH plaza and rolling east onto the roadway. The balloon is part of the Kennedy Center’s “Celestial Bodies: Earth, Moon, Mars” exhibit, which al…

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