U.S. Air Force: The First Space Jump
This story tells how, 50 years before a historic jump from space, an Air Force captain jumped from nearly the same distance but with a lot less technology to help ensure Air Force Pilots could safely eject from unimaginable altitudes. See more stories at airforce.com/americanairmen.
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Col. Kittinger jumped from 102,800 ft. Technically space. If the president had any honor at all he would award the Colonel the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
I love his humility in using the word "we" repeatedly instead of "I." Such an impressive feat!
Hands down, especially in 1960. Joe Kittinger is on of the bravest men in the world.Up there with Chuck Yeager and Alex Honnald. Inspirations to human kind. Mind blowing feats of bravery.
R.I.P. Col Joe.... I had the honor to take a biplane ride (along with my wife) with Joe at the controls back in the early 90's.He was a true hero and a historically brave American (Not to mention his 11 months at the Hanoi Hilton... )
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1960, highest parachuting jump (102,800 ft. or 20 miles, 31km) and the first man to break the sound barrier without an aircraft.
What a brave man! Way to go!!
Amazing I'm inspired🇺🇸
Really amazing
DAMN!!! What an Amazing and brave man and to do this at a time with the technology they had back then. Absolutely Mind Blowing 🙏👍👍👍👍
What an American legend.
The most impressive jump of all time. Rest in peace sir
May he RIP. GOD Bless him and his family
Rip Col Kittinger. I used to say ...
Sooooooooooooooo awesome…!!! 👍😊👊💥
RIP. Blue skies ,you earned it
All respect to this man to set a president for today's freefall from space
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Still a big salute to Joe knowing the difference of technology back then compared to today.
He said it !! WE ARE IN A DOME