Announcement of EOSS-80

LAUNCH DATE: July 3, 2004
LAUNCH TIME: 08:45 am CDT (13:30 UTC)
LAUNCH SITE: Hutchinson, KS

EOSS-80 will be flown from Hutchinson, Kansas as part of the "Great Plains Super Launch" (GPSL).

  • Beacon
    • 145.600 MHz
      • ID: W5VSI in CW
  • APRS
    • 144.340 MHz
      • ID: W5VSI-11
  • ATV
    • 426.250 MHz
    • ID: W5VSI

Flight Systems:

EOSS-80

Balloon Manufacturer Kaymont
Balloon Type latex
Balloon Size 1200 gram
Payload 12 lbs.
Free Lift % calculated at fill
Ascent Rate 1000 fpm estimated
Descent Rate  900 fpm estimated
Parachute 10 ft. diameter
Peak Altitude determined after flight
Launch Conditions determined at launch

Payload Plan

Payload_Plan_80a.pdf

EOSS Grid:

No Grid

Tactical Callsigns:

No Tacticals