GAMMA RAY ASTRONOMY

Developed by Case Western Reserve University

Balloon launched on 6/23/1964, from Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, Palestine, Texas, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 6/23/1964 at 17:58 cst
Launch site: Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, Palestine, Texas, US  
Balloon launched by: National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon 3.000.000 cuft (0.5 MIL.)
Flight identification number: 42P
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 6/23/1964
Landing site: Launch aborted
 Payload weight: 211 lbs

Postal cover issued on launch day commemorating the flight

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