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Code 820: Balloon Projects Office

Manned Ballooning in the Stratosphere

    Explorer launch form the Stratobowl July 28, 1934.
  • 1930's
    • Rubberized materials for balloon envelope.
  • 1950's and 1960's
    • Polyethylene for balloon envelope.
    • Capt. Joseph Kittinger free fall from 102,800 feet - Excelsior III August 16, 1960.
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