Images of the Past
The 1934 Flight of Explorer I
Season 8 Episode 7 | 16m 42s
The flight of a balloon launched near Rapid City nearly ended in tragedy.
A scientific expedition involving a high altitude balloon flight came to an abrupt end when the balloon ripped and exploded.
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Images of the Past
The 1934 Flight of Explorer I
Season 8 Episode 7 | 16m 42s
A scientific expedition involving a high altitude balloon flight came to an abrupt end when the balloon ripped and exploded.
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