Description: “Why Explore the Stratosphere” 1933 Exposé Commander Settle Century of Progress Click images to enlarge Description “Why Explore the Stratosphere”. A look back at the first flight of the Stratospheric Balloon, the Century of Progress, launched during the Chicago World’s Fair from Soldier Field. With Settle alone on board, the event attracted thousands of spectators and ended in a flop. Moments after liftoff, an open gas release valve forced Century to fall in a nearby railroad yard. The gondola was designed by Piccard and built and donated by Dow Chemical, the gas bag was from Goodyear-Zeppelin, and the hydrogen donated by Union Carbide, and scientific instruments supplied by Arthur Compton and Robert Millikan. Excerpted from the article: “Five nations are pushing important stratospheric work, mostly in the nature of airplane and balloon expeditions, and numerous pioneers are trying to discover new ways of conquering the cold kingdom of mystery where there is no sound but the majestic music of the spheres, where the skies are deep blue, purple, and blue-black, where the sun shines forever, and the stars gleam with the cold ferocity of dagger points”. This is an original 3+ page magazine article from 1933 Page measures 6 1/2" x 9". We do not photocopy these. Payment Payment: by Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, G Pay, accepted thru eBay. Items shipped upon receipt of payment. Shipping Multiple Items may be grouped to save on shipping. When buying more than one item please use the shopping cart for the best shipping price. Rates: $4.50 for USPS Ground Advantage $8.70 for priority mail service. $4.50 for Canadian shipping $6.00 other International shipping About Us Grandpa's Secrets Discover a Wealth of How-to Projects & Plans from a Bygone Era. Explore our Scientific & Mechanical History in Vintage Hobby, Craft, & Technical Magazine Articles. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.
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