HIBAL 86

Balloon launched on: 11/20/1986
Launch site: Australian Balloon Launching Station, Alice Springs, Australia  
Balloon launched by: ABLS
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon 14.000.000 cuft
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 11/20/1986
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 12 h
Payload weight: 1.905 lbs

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