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Code 820: Balloon Projects Office

US Launch Sites

Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF), Palestine Texas

  • Home facility for CSBF Operations
  • 2-6 flights per year (typical)
    • "Conventional" flights lasting up to ~12 hours per flight
    • Supported via line-of-sight from Palestine, Texas
    • Not used during turnaround due to safety criteria limitations
Fort Sumner, New Mexico
  • Spring & Fall Campaign; 3-9 flights per campaign (typical)
  • "Conventional" flights lasting up to ~36 hours per flight
  • Supported via line-of-sight from Ft. Sumner
  • Extended duration capable of support by operation of "downrange"
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