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
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