MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL PLATFORM

Developed by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

Balloon launched on 9/14/2020, from Dachaidan district, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China

Purpose of the flight and payload description

This balloon flight has been carried out under the umbrella of the Honghu Special Project (Near Space Science Experiment System) a strategic pilot technology program launched by the Chinese Academy of Sciences on March 2018. It focuses on the exploration and study of the near space environment, and relies on multi-type platforms to carry out the comprehensive detection of the near space with the most complete range of parameters possible.

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 9/14/2020
Launch site: Dachaidan district, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China  
Balloon launched by: Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR-CAS)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon  
 End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 9/14/2020

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