Project Excelsior
Project Excelsior
Project Excelsior (/prəˈdʒɛkt ɪkˈsɛlsiər/) was a series of high-altitude parachute jumps conducted by the United States Air Force in 1959 and 1960 to test the Beaupre Multi-stage Parachute system. The project was named after the Latin word for "ever upward", reflecting the project's goal of pushing the boundaries of human endurance and technological capability.
Etymology
The term "Excelsior" is derived from the Latin word meaning "ever upward". It was chosen to symbolize the project's aim of reaching new heights in human and technological achievement.
History
Project Excelsior was initiated by the United States Air Force in 1959. The project's primary objective was to test the Beaupre Multi-stage Parachute system, a new type of parachute designed to allow safe descent from high altitudes. The project involved a series of high-altitude parachute jumps, with the highest jump reaching an altitude of over 31,000 meters.
Related Terms
- United States Air Force: The branch of the United States military responsible for conducting Project Excelsior.
- Beaupre Multi-stage Parachute: The type of parachute tested during Project Excelsior.
- High-altitude parachute jump: A parachute jump conducted from a high altitude, such as those performed during Project Excelsior.
See Also
- Project Manhigh: A related project conducted by the United States Air Force to study the human body's response to high-altitude conditions.
- Project Strato-Lab: Another related project conducted by the United States Navy to study the upper atmosphere and develop new types of high-altitude equipment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Project Excelsior
- Wikipedia's article - Project Excelsior
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