Episode
Michigander's Historic Spaceflight | September 7
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- Michigan Minute
- Published
- Sep 7, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 60
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Summary
Today in 1956, Michigan's Iven Kincheloe set a record altitude of 126,200 feet in his X-2 plane, becoming known as America's first spaceman. Kincheloe’s career was cut short by a tragic accident, but he was honored with full military rites at Arlington National Cemetery.