Summary
James May, a television presenter, flew 70,000 feet above Earth in a U2 spy plane. He traveled to a zone known as the "edge of space," a rare experience for civilians.
Key Facts
- James May is a TV presenter known for his work on shows like "Top Gear."
- May flew in a U2 spy plane, which is known for high-altitude flights.
- The flight reached 70,000 feet, which is very high and close to space conditions.
- This high altitude area is sometimes called the "space equivalent zone."
- The flight took place on June 21, 2009.
- Such flights are rare and usually not available to the general public.
