TECHNOLOGICAL TEST

Developed by Academy of Opto-Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Balloon launched on 8/17/2017, from Xilin Gol, Inner Mongolia, China

Purpose of the flight and payload description

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 8/17/2017
Launch site: Xilin Gol, Inner Mongolia, China
Balloon launched by: Institute of Optoelectronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 8/17/2017
Payload weight: 50 kg

External references

Balloon Center Completes Near-Space Solar Cell Performance Test Flight Press release in Chinese, Academy of Opto-Electronics website

Images of the mission

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