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"Fly to the Edge of Space in a Russian Mig-29 Fighter Jet and Perform Legendary Acrobatics!"
"Fly to the Edge of Space in a Russian Mig-29 Fighter Jet and Perform Legendary Acrobatics!"
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Just noticed this at the bottom of the info.
"Terms: This package takes place at the Sokol fighter base in Russia. Airfare and accommodations are not included in this package."
What height do they consider the 'edge of space'. I remember James May getting excited by 70,000 feet in a U2 when wearing a full flight suit and closed helmet. Didin't every trans-atlantic Concorde flight take over 100 passengers in shirt sleeves to 65,000 feet?
Just noticed this at the bottom of the info.
"Terms: This package takes place at the Sokol fighter base in Russia. Airfare and accommodations are not included in this package."
What height do they consider the 'edge of space'. I remember James May getting excited by 70,000 feet in a U2 when wearing a full flight suit and closed helmet. Didin't every trans-atlantic Concorde flight take over 100 passengers in shirt sleeves to 65,000 feet?
Edited by Glosphil on Tuesday 9th February 17:22
There is no scientific definition of where air ends and space begins.
For international record setting, the FAI sets the cut off at 100km above mean sea level. The USAF chose 60 miles as their limit for granting test pilots astonaut wings. They set this limit themselves when it was apparent that the X-15 research aircraft was capable of reaching that altitude.
Sustained orbital flight around the earth is only really possible above about 100 miles - preferably higher. The Space Shuttle orbits at between 200 and 400 miles - depending on the requirements of the mission.
The U-2 can easily achieve 70,000 feet (13 miles). I'm pretty sure it can probably exceed 80,000 feet (15 miles).
For international record setting, the FAI sets the cut off at 100km above mean sea level. The USAF chose 60 miles as their limit for granting test pilots astonaut wings. They set this limit themselves when it was apparent that the X-15 research aircraft was capable of reaching that altitude.
Sustained orbital flight around the earth is only really possible above about 100 miles - preferably higher. The Space Shuttle orbits at between 200 and 400 miles - depending on the requirements of the mission.
The U-2 can easily achieve 70,000 feet (13 miles). I'm pretty sure it can probably exceed 80,000 feet (15 miles).
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