PHOTOTUBE OF STRATOSCOPE II

Developed by UCLJ / Princeton University

Balloon launched on 2/22/1965, 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: 2/22/1965 at 6:57 cst
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 250.000 cuft (1.0 MIL.)
 Flight identification number: 107P
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 2/22/1965
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 2h 30m
Landing site: 13 miles SSW from Monroe, Louisiana, US
 Payload weight: 192 lbs

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