Launched on November 11, 1935, from the Stratobowl near Rapid City, South Dakota, Explorer II carried Captain Albert Stevens, Captain Orvil Anderson, and an assortment of instruments to a world record altitude of 22,066 meters (72,395 feet). Created by Eric Long Date Created 10/07/2014 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation; Balloons & Airships; Exploration; Private Rights and Restrictions Usage conditions apply
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