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Hydrogen makes for a better lifting gas, since it is lighter than helium. It is critical to take into consideration the risk involved with using hydrogen.
Due to a helium shortage, hydrogen is a more cost effective option. Through proper handling of hydrogen, it may be an viable lifting gas for your mission.