PAYLOAD UNKNOWN

Developed by Office of Naval Research (ONR)

Balloon launched on 3/21/1949, from USS Norton Sound (AVM-1)

Purpose of the flight and payload description

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

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 3/21/1949
Launch site: USS Norton Sound (AVM-1)  
Balloon launched by: ONR
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Skyhook
 End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 3/21/1949

External references

Images of the mission

 

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