Parachutist Joe Kittinger On His Record 102,800-Ft. Jump

Parachutist Col. Joseph Kittinger, in 1960, took a helium balloon to 102,800 feet above the earth, then jumped out--breaking the sound barrier on descent. He discusses his world record for the highest parachute jump with Forbes Adventurer Jim Clash. Frenchman Michael Fournier has spent 2 decades and $20 million trying to break Kittinger's record, but so far without success.

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[jimclash]

nofrills, good retort...and how about are all those morons who believe we never went to the moon? love the clip where Buzz decks one of those idiots!

[steveperryisgod]

I want to meet this man someday.

[deltafour1212]

Scott Kittinger , Number One American Badass!

[ELseizure]

I heard that kittinger has to have all his pants and underwear custom made and fitted.

Because of his extremely large testicles..

[flyinthebug35]

Very brave man!!

[EndToSquaids]

Imagine if he missed the earth lol o.0

[aaronrocs]

@steveperryisgod I live in Altamonte Springs and he's right around the corner from me, what would you like to ask him?

[b4igetu]

even if his chute didn't open his massive balls could absorb the fall

[Guitarron28]

The most profound and superhuman bravery in my opinion; especially after knowing that one of his gloves was not pressurized as he was climbing in altitude..when they talk about "the right stuff" he certainly fits the profile..

[YourFace]

@pmentz131, CBS broadcast in color in 1951. Color television was invented WAY before that. Just FYI.

[mmross]

This interview would've been so much better if the person who ran the camera used an actually microphone instead of being an idiot and using the camera mic. Way to ruin a great interview.

[racialrachel]

if could be done it would have been done by now!!!! long live captln joe............... and your record......and your balls!!!!