Purpose of the flight and payload description
There is no data available on the purpose of the flight or the experiments performed. Below is a link to the only known reference.
Details of the balloon flight
Balloon launched on: 8/1/2024 at 22:10 UTC
Launch site: TIFR National Balloon Facility, Hyderabad, India
Balloon launched by: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 8/2/2024
External references
- Interactive flight path of the balloon obtained via Airplanes Live!
- Karnataka: TIFRs Weather Study Instrument Lands in Vijayapura Field Karnataka Deccan Chronicle
- TIFR Balloon Facility website
Images of the mission
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