Conducted in the framework of the Strato-Lab High final mission campaign, this was the first balloon flight in history that was launched and landed back in an aircraft carrier.
Balloon launched on: 4/28/1961
Launch site: USS Antietam (CV-36)
Balloon launched by: Winzen Research Inc.
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Winzen
Balloon serial number: 45-200-V-251
Flight identification number: WRI 884
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 4/28/1961
Landing site: In the deck of the Antietam aircaftcarrier
Payload weight: 113
Overall weight: 1704
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