What significant achievement did Auguste Piccard accomplish in the year mentioned?
Swiss physicist/inventor Auguste Piccard has two balloon failures in the 1930s
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The transcript discusses the focus on gas field envelopes and highlights the achievements and challenges faced by Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard in his stratosphere flights. It details his historic ascent to 52,498 feet and the subsequent dangers encountered, including a near-fatal descent and a balloon fire, emphasizing the risks of high-altitude balloon travel.
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What was the height reached by Piccard during his flight?
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Describe the circumstances of Piccard's descent after his record-breaking flight.
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What incident occurred during Piccard's later trip that posed a danger to him and his assistant?
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How did balloon travel to high altitudes in Piccard's time compare to modern standards?
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