David G. Simons

David G. Simons (June 7, 1922 – 2010) was an American physician turned U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel who, as part of Project Manhigh, set a record of high altitude balloon flight in 1957 at 19 miles above the Earth in an aluminum capsule suspended from a helium balloon. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for this record. Simons was shown on the cover of Life Magazine of September 2, 1957 issue.

In popular culture
Manhigh was the name of the 2013 season one finale of the Showtime series Masters of Sex, and featured television coverage of Major Simons mission and return to earth.