A Ring-Side View of the Heavens

In 1957, David Simons rose a record-breaking 101,500 ft. above Earth. Premieres 3/1 on PBS More

Radioing he had "a ring-side view of the heavens" Air Force officer David G. Simons made history in 1957 high aboard his Manhigh II balloon. He rose 101,500 feet above Earth, writing later he could barely comprehend the beauty of the sky. He was celebrated by The New York Times as "The First Space Man." "Space Men" premieres March 1 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.

AIR DATE 3/1/16