MIR (Montgolfier Infra-Rouge)

Developed by Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES)

Balloon launched on 6/10/1981, from Paardefontein Tracking Station, Pretoria, Southafrica

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 6/10/1981
Launch site: Paardefontein Tracking Station, Pretoria, Southafrica  
Balloon launched by: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Montgolfier Infrared 40.000 m3
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 6/27/1981
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 17 d

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