Rocket launch range / Civilian airport
The island was used for stratospheric balloon launches since early 60's
Estimated number of launches performed there: 100
The island was used for stratospheric balloon launches since early 60's
Estimated number of launches performed there: 100
Military airport
The airfield was used for stratospheric balloon launches of the GENETRIX program in 1956
Total number of launches performed there: 34
The airfield was used for stratospheric balloon launches of the GENETRIX program in 1956
Total number of launches performed there: 34
Other balloon launch sites in Norway to be included in StratoCat in the near future
Abelvær, Nærøy
Alta, Finnmark
Honningsvåg, Finnmark
Karasjok, Finnmark
Stamsund, Nordland
Setermoen, Troms
Tromsø, Troms
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