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Coverage dated December 9, 2022

Joseph Kittinger, Who Set Longtime Parachute Record, Dies

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The U.S. Air Force pilot's record stood until 2012.

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  1. New York Times

    Joseph Kittinger, a Record-Setter High in the Skies, Dies at 94 (opens New York Times)

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    He soared in a balloon to 102,800 feet and, with parachutes, plunged in a free fall for 16 miles, helping to set the stage for manned spaceflights.

  2. Military.com

    Joseph Kittinger, Who Set Longtime Parachute Record, Dies (opens Military.com)

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    The U.S. Air Force pilot's record stood until 2012.

  3. Washington Post

    American aerospace pioneer and parachute jumper Joseph Kittinger dies at 94 (opens Washington Post)

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    Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger held a world record for a parachute jump from the edge of space for over 50 years, and paved the way for future space exploration.

  4. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida Native Joseph Kittinger, Who Set Longtime Parachute Record, Dies (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    The U.S. Air Force pilot who held the record for the highest parachute jump for more than 50 years has died. Retired Col. Joseph Kittinger died Friday in Florida at age 94. Kittinger gained worldwide fame in 1960 when he jumped from a balloon-lifted gondola that took him nearly 20 miles above the Ne…

  5. CBS News

    Joseph Kittinger, who set decades-long parachute record, dies (opens CBS News)

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    The cause was lung cancer.

  6. The Guardian

    Joseph Kittinger: highest skydiver for 52 years dies aged 94 (opens The Guardian)

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    US airman almost died in first attempt from 14.5 miles up, eventually jumped from 19 miles and said later ‘there’s no way you can visualise the speed’

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