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The balloon reached a peak altitude of 119,932 ft at 9:15 AM PDT, May 17th, breaking the former SSI altitude records for latex balloons. It burst shortly after this position report, indicating a descent of nearly 1,000 feet. Unequipped with a parachute, SSI-19 descended from altitude in a matter of approximately 30 minutes. It landed just east of Grant Lake, a few hundred feet off the California 395.
 
The balloon reached a peak altitude of 119,932 ft at 9:15 AM PDT, May 17th, breaking the former SSI altitude records for latex balloons. It burst shortly after this position report, indicating a descent of nearly 1,000 feet. Unequipped with a parachute, SSI-19 descended from altitude in a matter of approximately 30 minutes. It landed just east of Grant Lake, a few hundred feet off the California 395.
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[[File:ssi19aprs.PNG|center|800px|<center> SSI-19 Flight Path </center>]]
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[[File:ssi19aprs.PNG|center|800px|frame|<center> SSI-19 Flight Path </center>]]
    
== Debriefing ==
 
== Debriefing ==
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