hubpages.com/ hub/ Great-Science-Fiction-Stories-of-1940 Great Science Fiction Stories of 1940 hubpages.com/hub/Great-Science-Fiction-Stories-of-1940 has been submitted by user(s). Galaxiki rank: 4/10 [show details] description: "it was 1962. joseph kittinger and william white rode a sky gondola suspended under a mylar balloon 25,000 meters above new mexico... read a review of stories and real-life moments in sci fi, including sci fi poetry." website keywords: "it was 1962. joseph kittinger and william white rode a sky gondola suspended under a mylar balloon 25 000 meters above new mexico... read a review of stories and real-life moments in sci fi including sci fi " tags: "stories great science fiction balloon gondola joseph white suspended kittinger mylar" content used to rank the page [what's that?]: "hubpages sign in contest start a new hub my account join help browse » topics hubs answers hubbers forums feed site hubs more &rarr all topics knowledge & education great science fiction stories of great science fiction stories of rate or flag this page by patty inglish ms usaf wpafb museum public domain the date was december and . joseph kittinger and astronomer william white rode a sky gondola suspended underneath their meterdiameter mylar balloon at meters in the air over new mexico. they recorded telescopic observations from abovea full of earths atmosphere and aided in the development of pressure suits and life support systems during their hour voyage. they were powered by car batteries and the balloon decreased in size as they lowered altitude finally requiring a para..." Related Information Balloon A balloon is an inflatable flexible bag filled with a type of gas, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide or air. Modern balloons can be made from materials such as rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or a nylon fabric, while some early balloons were sometimes made of dried animal bladders. Some balloons are naturally or purely decorative, while others are used for specific purposes such as meteorology, medical treatment, military defense, or transportation. A balloon's properties, including its low density and relatively low cost, have led to a wide range of applications. ... [more] Gondola The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were once the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. Their primary role, however, is to carry tourists on rides at established prices. ... [more] White White is a color, the perception which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness. ... [more] Mylar BoPET (Biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate) is a polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and is used for its high tensile strength, chemical and dimensional stability, transparency, reflectivity, gas and aroma barrier properties and electrical insulation. ... [more] Meters The metre (or meter), symbol m, is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole, its definition has been periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge of metrology. Since 1983, it is defined as the distance travelled by light in a complete vacuum in of a second. ... [more] Under "Under" is a song by American R need more information? > Click here for more details about the site ranking > Check out your Alexa statistics website statistics by alexa.com: Galaxiki, the fictional galaxy that anyone can edit Get your own solar system now!