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Michel Fournier is a 64-year-old retired French army officer who is planning to jump from a balloon at an altitude of about 130,000 feet (roughly 25 miles) on May 26, 2008.
Of the 15 minutes it will take for him to fall back through the atmosphere to Earth, he will spend 8 in free fall.
The jump, if successful, could make him the first person to break the sound barrier with his own body.
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When did Michel Fournier die?
Michel Fournier died in 2008.
When was J. Michel Fournier born?
J. Michel Fournier was born on 1905-09-29.
When did J. Michel Fournier die?
J. Michel Fournier died on 1992-12-06.
When was Michelle Fournier born?
Michelle Fournier was born in 1977.
What altitude is Michel Fournier jumping from?
Michel Fournier is planning to jump from 130,000 feet - about 25 miles in the air. From that altitude, he will be able to see outer space and Earth's curvature.
How old is Michel Fournier?
Michel Fournier is 73 years old (born May 9, 1944). The retired French army officer attempted high-altitude balloon jumps in 2008 and 2012. The records for highest skydives went instead to Austria's Felix Baumgartner (Oct. 2012) and US engineer Alan Eustace (Oct 2014).
What is 'Le Grand Saut'?
Le Grand Saut means 'The great leap' in French. It refers to the jump planned by Michel Fournier on May 26, 2008. Fournier has attempted the jump before, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
What records is Michel Fournier trying to break with his jump?
Michel Fournier, if successful, will break several world records when he jumps out of his balloon at 130,000 feet. Among these are records for distance (highest altitude for a human balloon flight and highest parachute jump), speed (fastest free fall) and time (longest free fall). One of his most unusual goals is to be the first to break the sound barrier with his own body.
What is the birth name of Sean Fournier?
Sean Fournier's birth name is Sean Michael Fournier.
When did Vernel Fournier die?
Vernel Fournier died in 2000.
What has the author Jean Fournier written?
Jean Fournier has written: 'Jean Fournier' -- subject(s): Catalogs
When was François Fournier born?
François Fournier was born in 1846.
