FNRS-1

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FNRS-1
File:RMM PIccard gondola 1931.JPG
RMM Piccard gondola
General information
TypeRecord-breaking balloon
National originBelgium
ManufacturerFonds National de la Recherche Scientifique
Designer
Number built1
File:Gondel van Auguste Piccard.jpg
Auguste Piccard's FNRS-1 Gondola
File:Auguste Piccard with his family and engineer in front of the capsule of a stratospheric balloon.jpg
Professor Auguste Piccard (front right) with his family and engineer Kipfer in front of the capsule of the stratospheric balloon with which a flight will be made. The scientists are wearing helmets made from sewing baskets and pillows.

The FNRS-1 was a balloon, built by Auguste Piccard, that set a world altitude record. It was named after the Belgian Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique, which funded the balloon.

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