Exploring the Edge of Space

Duration: 22

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1959

Creator: National Science Foundation

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents the work being done in space exploration by manned and unmanned balloons. Introduces Otto C. Winzen who is a pioneer in the development of plastic balloons used in high altitude research. Shows the "Manhigh Flight" in 1957 in which Major David Simons ascended to an altitude of 100,000 feet. Indicates work being done to deveop a srato-lab which would carry a crew of six or seven scientist to the "edge of space.", Presents the work being done in space exploration by manned and unmanned balloons. Introduces Otto C. Winzen who is a pioneer in the development of plastic balloons used in high altitude research. Shows the "Manhigh Flight" in 1957 in which Major David Simons ascended to an altitude of 100,000 feet. Indicates work being done to deveop a srato-lab which would carry a crew of six or seven scientist to the "edge of space."

Complete Record: Presents the work being done in space exploration by manned and unmanned balloons. Introduces Otto C. Winzen who is a pioneer in the development of plastic balloons used in high altitude research. Shows the "Manhigh Flight" in 1957 in which Major David Simons ascended to an altitude of 100,000 feet. Indicates work being done to deveop a srato-lab which would carry a crew of six or seven scientist to the "edge of space.", NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.