Balloonist Makes Highest Ascent
Balloonist Makes Highest Ascent
Clip: 363534_1_1
Year Shot: 1960
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1675
Original Film: 033-067-02
HD: N/A
Location: NEW MEXICO
Timecode: 00:15:31 - 00:17:34
Balloonist Makes Highest Ascent The new Mexico desert, air force balloonist captain Joseph Kittinger, Jr. Ascends 19 1/2 miles in an open gondola balloon the highest non-powered flight ever, and returns to earth with a fall of 16 miles before opening his chute, another remarkable record.