GRIP (Gamma-Ray Imaging Payload)

Developed by California Institute of Technology (CalTech)

Balloon launched on 11/18/1987, from Australian Balloon Launching Station, Alice Springs, Australia

Purpose of the flight and payload description

 

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 11/18/1987 at 10:45 utc
Launch site: Australian Balloon Launching Station, Alice Springs, Australia  
Balloon launched by: National Scientific Balloon Facility (NSBF)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon AF-392.73-080-NSCR
Balloon serial number: W23.50-3-03
Flight identification number: 236N
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 11/18/1987 at 21:24 utc
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 11 h 30 m
Landing site: 400 miles W of Alice Springs, Australia

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