COSMIC RAY PLASTIC STACK

Developed by University of Bristol

Balloon launched on 5/4/1972, from Joe Foss field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

 

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 5/4/1972
Launch site: Joe Foss field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US  
Balloon launched by: Raven Industries Inc.
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon 31.100.000 cuft (0.5 Mil. - Cap. 0.5 Mil.)
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 41 h
Landing site: Balloon failure
Campaign: SKYHOOK 72  
Payload weight: 2219 lbs

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