They called their stunt "Operation Skyfall." The hamburger was purchased from B. good, a local restaurant. It was left to age for a few days and then covered with a layer of spray-on varnish to better withstand winds on its journey through the upper atmosphere.

Texas burger ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chili powder. 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. 1 1/2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce. 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, smoked and shredded. 6 onion hamburger buns.

We do recommend letting the patty cook for at least 3 to 4 minutes before giving it a first flip, to give the meat time to sear. Otherwise, the patty may start to fall apart. After that, however, you can flip it once and be done, or flip it as often as you like, trying to get both sides to cook and brown evenly.

Color is not a reliable indicator of doneness, so the only way to be sure that hamburgers are cooked safely is to use a food thermometer. Ground beef is safe when cooked to an internal temperature of 160 °F as measured with a food thermometer.