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First Montgolfiere 1783
THE FIRST PRACTICAL BALLOON Montgolfiers first air balloon, unmanned, was launched at Annonay, rose to 2000 metres; the Academie Royale des Sciences paid for the venture
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1783 2000 Academie Balloon Launched Metres Montgolfier Montgolfiere Paid Practical Royale Sciences Unmanned Venture Annonay
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This historic photograph captures the moment of the first practical hot air balloon flight, which took place on June 4, 1783, in Annonay, France. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, are credited with this groundbreaking achievement, which saw an unmanned balloon, named the Montgolfier, ascend to an astonishing height of 2,000 meters. The Montgolfier brothers' invention marked a significant milestone in human history, paving the way for the development of air travel. The Montgolfier brothers' balloon was a marvel of the time, filled with hot air that was produced by a fire burning beneath. The balloon's lightweight materials, made of silk and lined with paper, allowed it to lift off the ground and soar into the sky. The Academie Royale des Sciences, a prestigious scientific institution in Paris, funded the venture, recognizing the potential of this new mode of transport and the valuable scientific knowledge that could be gained from studying the atmospheric conditions at great heights. The successful launch of the Montgolfier balloon sparked widespread excitement and curiosity, leading to numerous attempts to replicate the feat and even manned flights. The Montgolfier brothers' invention opened up a new world of possibilities, inspiring further innovations and advancing our understanding of the natural world. This photograph serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and curiosity of the human spirit and the remarkable progress that can be made when we dare to dream and explore the unknown.
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