PAYLOAD UNKNOWN

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Balloon launched on 5/24/1985, from Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

There is no data available on the purpose of the flight or the experiments performed. Below there is a link to the only known reference.

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 5/24/1985
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 Raven - SV-020A - 11.660.000 cuft
Flight identification number: H85-05
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 5/24/1985
Landing site: Balloon failure
 Payload weight: 1855 lb

Aborted flight, a hole appeared in the balloon after inflation.

External references

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