Successfully Launched MANTRA Research Balloon Will Probe the Ozone Layer

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Longueuil, September 1, 2004 -- Scientists from the Canadian Space Agency, Environment Canada, the University of Toronto, York University and the University of Waterloo launched today a large research balloon in an intensive study of the ozone layer over Canada. The balloon, as tall as a 20-storey building, is carrying a half tonne of scientific instruments 40 km high in the sky over Saskatchewan. - 30 - For more information, visit the MANTRA Web site: http://www.space.gc.ca/mantra. CSA contact person: Carole Duval Communications Advisor Media Relations and Information Services Canadian Space Agency Telephone: (450) 926-4972 E-mail: carole.duval@space.gc.ca

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