SOLAR CELL CALIBRATION

Developed by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) / California Institute of Technology

Balloon launched on 7/29/1966, from University of Minnesota Airport, New Brighton, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

 

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 7/29/1966 at 8:58 cdt
Launch site: University of Minnesota Airport, New Brighton, US  
Balloon launched by: Litton Industries Inc.
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon 77-1-2 4DRS803 (1.5 mil)
Flight identification number: LITTON 3033
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 7/29/1966
Landing site: 2 miles SW of Geneva, Minnesota, US
 Payload weight: 268 lbs

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