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The Highest Jump

Source: Air & Space Magazine – airspacemag.com By Mark Betancourt The computer scientist who pulled off a world-record skydive is still wondering: Could it be done from orbit?

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Explore the Edge of Space With ‘Red Bull Stratos’ Exhibit at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Source: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force By: Sarah Swan – National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Just over a year ago, Felix Baumgartner ascended to 127,852 feet in a stratospheric balloon and made a freefall jump, rushing … Continue reading

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Colonel Joseph Kittinger, USAF (Ret.) 2013 Henderson Trophy Recipient

The National Aeronautic Association has announced that Colonel Joseph Kittinger, USAF (Ret.) is the recipient of the 2013 Henderson Trophy.

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