Read his personal account of this mission, written back in 1960:
Inside the Original Space Dive: Joseph Kittinger on 1960 Record Jump
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Inside the Original Space Dive: Joseph Kittinger on 1960 Record Jump
Many students have been asking: "Can we ride up with the cameras?" Our balloon will only provide around 6-8 pounds of lift, so no one will be along for ride. Humans have reached these heights by balloon though. Felix Baumgartner recently completed a record-breaking balloon mission, but the original "Balloon Hero" was a man named Joe Kittinger. His record stood for 52 years!
Read his personal account of this mission, written back in 1960:
Inside the Original Space Dive: Joseph Kittinger on 1960 Record Jump
Read his personal account of this mission, written back in 1960:
Inside the Original Space Dive: Joseph Kittinger on 1960 Record Jump
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