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A DIY Space Suit for the 99 Percent
Taking a balloon up into the lower stratosphere may seem crazy, but to Cameron M. Smith it's an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream. The 45-year-old Portland State University anthropologist couldn't join NASA's aviation program because of his poor eyesight. Lacking the funds to buy a ticket on a private space flight, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Taking a balloon up into the lower stratosphere may seem crazy, but to Cameron M. Smith it's an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream. The 45-year-old Portland State University anthropologist couldn't join NASA's aviation program because of his poor eyesight. Lacking the funds to buy a ticket on a private space flight, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 30, 2012, 8:05am
Views: 1092
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 30, 2012, 8:05am
Views: 1092
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