Take a ride to 70,000 feet over California

British journalist James May rides a Lockheed U-2 to the edge of space --  70,000 feet.

Enjoy the ride!

Thanks to my friend and colleague Cathy Kong for forwarding this remarkable video.

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Notes:  Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfP8Mm_1fXw  for clips from the training as well as some additional scenes from the flight.