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AFRL plays major role in historic near-space jump
KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- The launch crew for Felix Baumgartner’s historic leap from near-space stand in front of the 2,900-pound capsule, which would take the Austrian daredevil to an altitude of 128,000 feet, a few hours before liftoff Oct. 14. Harold “Vernon” Baker, who serves with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate, (back row, fourth from left) and ATA Aerospace employee Tracy Gerber (front row, fourth from left) played significant roles in the record-breaking event. (Courtesy photo)
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