World View breaks world record with successful test flight for 2016 journeys to edge of space

Representing a milestone accomplishment, World View, the commercial balloon spaceflight company, has successfully completed a scaled test flight of its high-altitude balloon spaceflight system breaking the world record for highest parafoil flight in the process.

The flight launched from Roswell International Air Center in Roswell, NM on June 18 at 7:45 a.m. MT and lasted more than five hours.

Launching in 2016, World View will have Voyagers floating peacefully to the edge of space for a two-hour sailing-like experience within a luxuriously engineered pressurized capsule transported by a parafoil and high-altitude balloon.

Guests will enjoy 360-degree vistas of the world’s most spectacular panorama, marveling at the beauty of the Earth below, watching the sun slowly rise above the curvature of our planet suspended in a vast, black and infinite universe.

In addition to offering breathtaking experiences for Voyagers, the capabilities being developed by World View will offer unprecedented and affordable access to the near-space environment for educators, researchers, private companies and government agencies alike.

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World View will have Voyagers gliding peacefully along the edge of space for a two-hour sailing-like experience (rendering) Credit-World View

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Curvature of Earth & sun from 120,000 ft. World View Voyagers will see this spectacular view of the sun rising over the Earth. Credit-World View

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Curvature of Earth & universe from 120,000 ft. WV Voyagers will be afforded a spectacular view of the Earth suspended against space. Credit-World View

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The World View parafoil flying at an altitude of 50,000 ft., breaking world record for highest parafoil flight. Credit-World View

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The World View team fills the high-altitude balloon with lift-gas prior to launch. Credit-World View, J. Martin Harris Photography

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The World View team prepares a 450-lb payload to be carried to 120,000 ft during scaled test flight. Credit-World View, J. Martin Harris Photography