April 3, 2008

Skydiving From The Edge Of Space

Media Advisory: Announcement of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Trophy 2008 winners and unveiling of Trophy Artifacts case

"Col. Joseph W. Kittinger Jr., 2008 Lifetime Achievement Trophy"

Joseph Kittinger, WIkipedia

On August 16, 1960 he made the final jump from the Excelsior III at 102,800 feet (31,330 m). Towing a small drogue chute for stabilization, he fell for 4 minutes and 36 seconds reaching a maximum speed of 614 mph (989 km/h) before opening his parachute at 18,000 feet (5,500 m).




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