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Balloon launched on 1/26/1973, from Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, Palestine, Texas, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 1/26/1973
Launch site: Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, Palestine, Texas, US  
Balloon launched by: National Scientific Balloon Facility (NSBF)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Winzen 329.044 cuft (12.70 / 20.32 microns Stratofilm)
Flight identification number: 728P
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 1/26/1973
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): F 6 h 20 m
 Payload weight: 408 kgs

Postal cover issued on launch day commemorating the flight

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