Michel Fournier's latest attempt at the highest parachute jump record—which was to have taken place this past Memorial Day weekend—has come to an unfortunate end. The $200,000 helium balloon which was to have lifted Fournier and his capsule 130,000 feet into the atmosphere detached unexpectedly as it was inflating and drifted away. The rescheduled launch for yesterday morning was on track and appeared to be running smoothly until the balloon suddenly rose from the ground without the capsule. (source: popsci.com)
|
