18.11.09

the first man in space

Joe Kittenger was the first man in space. He jumped from a helium balloon at 102,800 ft and broke the sound barrier.

5 comments:

Temps said...

What! I'm sorry, my mouth is open, can't talk.

Kaitlyn said...

the things they don't tell you in school...

Unknown said...

god, mindblowingly beautiful.

Amy said...

i was so mesmerized and I immediately googled him right after. Thanks for expanding my knowledge!

mooresy said...

and can i mention that clint mansell's score goes perfectly with this? i mean, i almost wanted to cry.