Stratosphere Collection (#3)

Felix Baumgartner jumping from capsule
Felix Baumgartner jumping from his capsule. Screens in the Red Bull Stratos missions Flight Control Centre broadcasting Felix Baumgartners record-breaking jump on 14th October 2012

Felix Baumgartner ascending in balloon
Felix Baumgartner ascending in a capsule hung from a helium balloon on 14th October 2012. The capsule climbed to an altitude of 39, 045 meters, before Baumgartner jumped out

Felix Baumgartners balloon and capsule being put into place for launch on 14th October 2012. The capsule climbed to an altitude of 39, 045 meters, before Baumgartner jumped out

Felix Baumgartner landing after freefall
Felix Baumgartner landing his parachute after jumping to Earth from an altitude of 39, 045 meters. During the jump he was in freefall for four minutes and twenty seconds

Thunderstorms, space shuttle image C016 / 3867
Thunderstorms. Space shuttle image of multiple thunderstorm cells (lower frame and at upper right) in Earths atmosphere. This view is from the space shuttle Discovery

Earths atmosphere, diagram
Earths atmosphere. Block diagram showing altitude in kilometres (km) and phenomena observed in Earths atmosphere. This profile ranges from ground level (at the Ganges Plain and Tibetan Plateau)

Southern hawker dragonfly
Aircraft contrail. Aircraft contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Death in Stratosphere
DEATH IN THE STRATOSPHERE (Henry J Kostkos) Explorers encounter alarming wildlife up there : the heroine, dressed for golf, defends her spacecraft Date: 1937

High altitude passenger plane, artwork
High altitude passenger plane. Computer artwork of a passenger plane flying above the stratosphere. At this height, passengers are able to view the curvature of the Earth and the darkness of space

USSR-1 high-altitude balloon, 1933
USSR-1 high-altitude balloon, after take-off. This Soviet balloon set a world record altitude in October 1933, reaching the stratosphere and a height of 18, 514 metres

Ozone hole, September 2001
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of reduced atmospheric ozone levels around Antarctica (lower centre, darkest blue) on 17 September 2001

Earths atmosphere. Computer artwork of the Earth with half of its atmosphere removed. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet

Noctilucent clouds, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). These clouds (white streaks across centre) are very thin and form high above the Earth at heights of 75-90 kilometres

Antarctic ozone hole, 2006
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of the reduced atmospheric ozone layer over Antarctica on 13th September 2007

Ozone hole 2000
Antarctic ozone depletion. Coloured satellite map of atmospheric ozone in the southern hemisphere on September 6 2000. The ozone hole (yellow) over Antarctica (dark yellow)

Zero-G Airbus aircraft, artwork

Global methane concentration, 2004
Global methane concentration. Map showing the concentration of methane (CH4) gas in the stratosphere (about 10-50 kilometres in altitude) on 25th July 2004

SOFIA airborne observatory in flight
SOFIA - the flying 2, 7m mirror observatory onboard an Boeing 7747 SP. The first light pictures were taken on May 26, 2010 of planet Jupiter and M82 galaxy

Soviet jet engine, 1969
Soviet jet engine. Museum display diagram of a cross-section through the engine of a Soviet semi-jet stratospheric aeroplane

Earths atmosphere and solar radiation. Computer artwork of the effect of the Earths atmosphere on solar radiation. Shown here are the three lowest levels (blue rectangles) of the Earths atmosphere

Sunset from Earth orbit, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The glow of the setting Sun is lighting up the atmosphere (blue)

Space shuttle over Earths horizon. Photograph of the space shuttle Endeavour taken by astronauts on board the International Space Station

Aircraft contrail. Aircraft contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Moonrise over Earth
Moon rise over the Earth horizon

Pacific Ocean from space, ISS image. This image was taken from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited some 378 kilometres above the Earth

Ozone hole prediction. Computer model showing Antarctic ozone levels from 1974 to 2054 if chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the chemicals widely blamed for destroying ozone

Airliner of 1988
Predicted for 1988, powered by gasoline or hydrogen, this air liner will travel in the stratosphere; its amenities include a television theatre and a cocktail lounge

Stratosphere Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, North America

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"Reaching New Heights: Exploring the Stratosphere" The Stratosphere, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, is not just a renowned hotel and casino but also a term that holds significant scientific and historical value. From the iconic Sahara Las Vegas to the captivating sights of St Kilda cleits in Scotland, this caption takes you on a journey through various stratospheric wonders. As night falls over Las Vegas, the dazzling lights of downtown illuminate the sky alongside the towering presence of the Stratosphere. A symbol of both entertainment and exploration, it reminds us that there is more beyond what meets the eye. Looking back at history, we witness pivotal moments like Felix Baumgartner's mother Eva watching him embark on his record-breaking jump from space. This feat echoes earlier achievements such as NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour soaring above Earth in 2010 or humanity's first ascent into the stratosphere captured in an evocative black-and-white photograph from May 28th, 1931. Intriguingly named "Stratosphere Explorers, " individuals throughout time have dared to venture into this mysterious realm. Vladimir Grigoryevich Yung's depiction of The Stratosphere Balloon in 1935 transports us back to an era where curiosity knew no bounds. Even at great heights within our atmosphere lies beauty unseen by many. Clouds floating gracefully at 39, 000 feet north of Stavanger offer a glimpse into nature's artistry as seen from aboard a DC-8 plane. Lastly, we are reminded that humans have long sought ways to explore this ethereal domain with photographs capturing travellers venturing an astonishing 14 miles up into the stratosphere during their expedition in 1935. The concept encompasses not only physical locations but also human ambition and scientific progress.