The Kopernik Observatory & Science Center is excited to announce a High Altitude Balloon Launch as part of our summer STEM Camp program!
Launch Details
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
- ⏰ Launch Window: Between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM (1400Z to 1430Z)
- 🎈 Target Altitude: Expected to reach over 100,000 feet!
Tracking & SSTV Frequencies
Radio amateurs are invited to track the flight and decode live Slow Scan TV (SSTV) images during the mission:
- 📡 APRS Tracking: Follow callsign K2ZRO-11 on aprs.fi.
- 📷 SSTV Transmissions: Transmitting on 145.600 MHz using Martin 1 mode throughout the flight.
Submit Your Signal Reports & decoded Images
Here is your opportunity to track a high-altitude balloon and receive live space imagery! Please send copies of received SSTV images along with your signal reports to:
✉️ Email Reports: k2zro@kopernik.org
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Drew KA1M (Drew Deskur, Executive Director)
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
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