BIRBA (Biological Radiation on Balloon)

Developed by Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) / Consiglio Nazionale de la Ricerca (CNR)

Balloon launched on 6/23/2002, from Base di Lancio Luigi Broglio, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Purpose of the flight and payload description

An experience of various experiments of biology to measure the impact of cosmic radiation.

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 6/23/2002 at 09:20 local
Launch site: Base di Lancio Luigi Broglio, Trapani, Sicily, Italy  
Balloon launched by: Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon 800.000 m3
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 6/24/2002 at 09:20 local
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 24 h
Landing site: In Spain

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