VALVE TEST ON MIR BALLOON

Developed by Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES)

Balloon launched on 7/13/1992, from Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 7/13/1992
Launch site: Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway  
Balloon launched by: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Montgolfier Infrared 7.000 m3
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 0/0/1992
Payload weight: 50 kgs

External references

Images of the mission

MIR inflation. The metalic surface acts like a mirror. MIR inflation. The metalic surface acts like a mirror. Launch. Clearly visible are the two hemispheres the top one of aluminized mylar and the bottom one made of clear polietylene. Launch. Clearly visible are the two hemispheres the top one of aluminized mylar and the bottom one made of clear polietylene.  

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