Purpose of the flight and payload description
The objective of this test flight is to demonstrate a Gemini-SV-1090ES transponder prototype in a relevant environment
Details of the balloon flight
Balloon launched on: 5/19/2017
Launch site: Naval Air Station Tillamook, Oregon, US
Balloon launched by: Near Space Corporation (NSC)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon
Flight identification number: SBS-15
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 5/19/2017
External references
- 1090 MHZ ADS-B Demo NASA Flight Opportunities program
Images of the mission
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