GAMMA RAY SPARK CHAMBER

Developed by Case Western Institute

Balloon launched on 7/6/1966, from NCAR National Scientific Balloon Flight Station, Palestine, Texas, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 7/6/1966
Launch site: NCAR National Scientific Balloon Flight Station, Palestine, Texas, US  
Balloon launched by: NCAR National Scientific Balloon Flight Station
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Winzen 10.600.000 cuft (0.5 MIL. Stratofilm)
 Flight identification number: 226P
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 7/6/1966
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 10h 50m
Landing site: Scaler or gondola mal function shortly after launch; command cut down 10 min before programmed cut down.
 Payload weight: 644 kgs

Scaler or gondola mal function shortly after launch; command cut down 10 min before programmed cut down.

Postal cover issued on launch day commemorating the flight

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