Project Excelsior

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf high-altitude balloon project
gptkbp:conductedBy gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:endDate 1960
gptkbp:flightNumber three
gptkbp:highestJumpAltitude 31,300 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Project Excelsior
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Mexico,_United_States
gptkbp:notableEvent Joseph Kittinger's jump on August 16, 1960
gptkbp:notableParticipant gptkb:Joseph_Kittinger
gptkbp:purpose test high-altitude parachute systems
gptkbp:recordedAt highest parachute jump (at the time)
gptkbp:relatedTo parachute safety
space suit development
stratospheric research
gptkbp:result improved ejection seat safety for pilots
gptkbp:startDate 1959
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Project_Manhigh
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6