NIMBUS TECHNO TEST

Developed by Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)

Balloon launched on 7/2/2016, from Centre de Lancement de Ballons CLBA, Aire Sur L'Adour, Landes, France

Purpose of the flight and payload description

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 7/2/2016
Launch site: Centre de Lancement de Ballons CLBA, Aire Sur L'Adour, Landes, France
Balloon launched by: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 7/2/2016

External references

Cocote s'envole dans la stratosphère ! IRFU CEA Website
Tweet published by Nicolas Tuzet from CNES informing about the launch

Images of the mission

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