Purpose of the flight and payload description

There is no data available yet about the payload flown. Below there is a link to the only known reference.

Video footage of the launch operations

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 3/6/1985
Launch site: Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico, US  
Balloon launched by: Air Force Geophysics Laboratory (AFGL)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Winzen - LTV-027 - 1.150.000 cuft
Flight identification number: H85-01
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 3/6/1985
Payload weight: 730 lbs

External references

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