GRIPS Launch (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption The GRIPS payload launched into the sky on a giant balloon on Jan. 18, 2016. Credit NASA/Albert Shih Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.