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Gondola, Breitling Orbiter 3
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On March 21, 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Bryan Jones guided Breitling Orbiter 3, the first balloon to fly around the world non-stop, to a safe landing on a desolate stretch of desert in Western Egypt. Designed and built by Cameron Balloons, of Bristol, England, Breitling Orbiter 3 stood 180 feet (55 meters) tall when fully inflated. The basic structure is yellow and orange with the inscription, Breitling Orbiter 3. The upper structure houses burners and equipment.
Created By:
Eric Long
Date Created:
01/13/2007
Source:
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Air and Space Museum Original Photography, NASM Acc. No. 2012-0026
Keywords:
Aircraft; Aviation; Balloons & Airships; Private
Restrictions & Rights:
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