PAYLOAD UNKNOWN

Balloon launched on 4/26/1960, from Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

There is no data available on the purpose of the flight or the experiments performed. Below is a link to the only known reference.

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 4/26/1960 at 6:30 local time
Launch site: Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas, US  
Balloon launched by: USAF Detachment 31, 6th Weather Wing
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon  
 End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 4/26/1960
Landing site: In Dallas County, Texas, US

External references

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