Tuna 2000 Flight Advisory Nr. 2
Subj: Balloon Launch Scrubbed
Date: 07/26/2000 8:48:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: [email protected] (Tom Dawson)
Balloon Committee Chairman

At this evening's meeting, the Balloon committee decided to scrub the launch scheduled for July 29th.

Despite our eagerness to send the payload aloft, we felt that we needed more time to insure the best chances for a successfully launch, flight and recovery.

We have rescheduled the launch for the third Saturday in October. This will enable us to make upgrades to the payload hardware and software, increase the number of ground stations and allow us to do a couple of flight simulations to hone our skills in the various aspects of this endeavor.

In the coming months we will acquire additional balloons, test the data link and use the actual payload to prepare for the October launch. Mark the third Saturday in October now.

Regards, Tom

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