Cosmic Ray Balloon Launched From Lake Michigan

PART OF:: The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper

Made:: 1961-09-25

maker:: Unknown

Gelatin silver print of an experimental cosmic ray balloon launched from Lake Michigan, taken by an unknown photographer for Planet News Ltd, 25 September 1961. 'Million cubic foot balloon, 180 ft long, launched from USS Lamar on Lake Michigan. Balloon carries payload cosmic ray plates and beleived 1st balloon launch from water.'

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Category:: Photographs

Collection:: Daily Herald Archive

Object Number:: 1983-5236/14392

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

type:: photograph and gelatin silver print

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Cosmic Ray Balloon Launched From Lake Michigan

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