I was aware Joe Kittingers ballsy parachute jumps from the edge of space .. but didn't know about them taking a telescope up there as well.
would of been a lot of fun ..almost
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/fac...t.asp?fsID=561
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MkB6NkQscI&NR=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kittinger
cheers