SOLAR CELL CALIBRATION + RADIOMETER TEST

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

Balloon launched on 8/8/1969, from University of Minnesota Airport, New Brighton, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

 

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 8/8/1969 at 8:29 cdt
Launch site: University of Minnesota Airport, New Brighton, US  
Balloon launched by: Litton Industries Inc.
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon SF-213.94-100-NS-03
Flight identification number: LITTON 3051
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 8/8/1969 at 20:43 cdt
Landing site: 12 miles NW of Pierre, South Dakota, US

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