Breitling Orbiter

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Breitling Orbiter was the name of three different Rozière Balloons made by Cameron Balloons to circumnavigate the globe. The first two balloons never made it, while the third made a successful attempt in 1999 ^[1].

Milestone:

• First nonstop flight around the world by balloon

Date of milestone:

• March 21, 1999

Vehicle:

• Breitling Orbiter 3 gondola

Manufacturer:

• Cameron Balloons, Bristol, United Kingdom, 1998

Artifact location:

• Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum, Milestones of Flight Gallery

Gondola:

• Length: 5.4 m (17 ft 10 in)
• Height: 3.1 m (10 ft 3 in)
• Weight, empty: 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)
• Fuel: Propane
• Manufacturer: Cameron Balloons, Bristol, United Kingdom, 1998

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