Julian Nott (balloonist)
Julian Nott (22 June 1944 – 26 March 2019) was a British balloonist who later lived in Santa Barbara, California. He was known for his record-setting achievements. Nott set 79 world ballooning records and 96 British aviation records. He developed balloons for flights to Solar System destinations, particularly Titan. He flew a working prototype Titan balloon at minus 175 Celsius, approximately the temperature of Titan's atmosphere.
Julian Nott | |
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ICI Innovation balloon gondola set altitude record of 55,134 feet from Longmont, Colorado in 1979. | |
| Born | Julian Richard Nott June 22, 1944 Bristol, UK |
| Died | March 25, 2019 (aged 74) Warner Springs, California, US |
| Cause of death | Balloon accident |
| Resting place | Compton Village Cemetery, Surrey, England |
| Education | Physical Chemistry |
| Alma mater | Epsom College St John's College, Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | balloonist and innovator |
| Known for | Altitude record of 55,134' in first pressurized hot-air balloon gondola |
| Partner | Anne Luther |
| Awards | Gold Medal by the Royal Aero Club, the first ever given to a balloonist |
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