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In 1960, Joseph Kittinger became the first man in space. How did he get up there?.. a helium balloon. How did he get down?.. he jumped.
He was in freefall for 4 minutes and 36 seconds, reaching 614 mph before opening his parachute at 18,000ft. It took him 13 minutes and 45 seconds to fall to Earth.
Inspiring ehhh..?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81gn2oLeC_U]YouTube - First Man in Space - Skydiving From The Edge Of The World[/ame]
New Video with commentary from Kittinger:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VdSeDqU3EY&feature=fvw"]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VdSeDqU3EY&feature=fvw[/ame]