The History of Hot Air Ballooning
1935 – The Highest Men in the World
A new altitude record was set by
two US Army Captains, Orvil Anderson and Albert Stevens, which was to remain
unbeaten for two decades. The balloon Explorer
2, a gas helium model reached an altitude of 72,440 feet (13.7 miles). For
the first time in history it was proven that humans could survive at extremely
high altitudes, and the flight helped pave the way for future space travel.
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