Skydive from the Stratosphere Published by Public Broadcasting System Age Group: Age 8 and Up Type: Science License: free

SKYDIVE FROM THE STRATOSPHERE

On August 16, 1960, Joe Kittinger stood at the edge of his balloon's gondola, 19 and a half miles above the Earth's surface, and leapt out into the near vacuum of the stratosphere. Almost 14 minutes later he landed on solid ground.

A great deal of research and testing occurred before Kittinger's skydive from the stratosphere. For example, it's necessary to deploy a stabilizing chute to keep from spinning out of control. But the rest you'll need to figure out for yourself.

Click on the Mission button, then ride the balloon to 100,000 ft. and jump. Try to figure out when to deploy the chutes - you probably won't survive the first attempt. Just click Start Over to get a new life...and a new chance to make the jump!

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