MAXIMA-0 flew 1 September 1995. The instrument consisted of the new gondola and a single pixel, fro frequency receiver.

Launch operations generally begin after the decision to fly and with the arrival to the building of the launch vehicle, which is Tiny Tim at the balloon base in Palestine. Operation of transfer from the crane to the launch vehicle is generally tested and practiced previous to the flight day.

The MAXIMA gondola in the building and Tiny Tim outside for the MAX5 flight appear in the picture.

The MAXIMA gondola hanging from Tiny Tim on the launch pad for the MAXIMA-0 flight.

The MAXIMA gondola being launched from Tiny Tim September 3, 1995 for the MAXIMA-0 flight.

The MAXIMA gondola being launched from Tiny Tim September 3, 1995 for the MAXIMA-0 flight.

The MAXIMA gondola ascending for the MAXIMA-0 flight.

The MAXIMA gondola ascending for the MAXIMA-0 flight.

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