James May at the Edge of Space
James May at the Edge of Space
The presenter undergoes rigorous training at a US Air Force base in California before boarding a U-2 spy plane for a flight that will take him 70,000ft above Earth. Along the way he has to learn how to eject from his cockpit in an emergency, how to survive the 13-mile fall back to terra firma and how to wear a space suit worth $250,000
James May at the Edge of Space airs on Dave ja vu at 10:00 AM, Thursday 27 June. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
James May
Presenter
Paul King
Producer
Aidan Laverty
Executive Producer
Phil Dolling
Producer