# Michigander's Historic Spaceflight | September 7

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-09-07T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-09-07/michiganders-historic-spaceflight-september-7
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## Resource

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.

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