Koolblue13 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 http://www.redbullstratos.com/live I figure this might interest a few members. I just stumbled on it. www.redbullstratos.com. Make sure to follow us on twitter @redbullstratos for behind the scenes coverage! Description The mission, Red Bull Stratos, will take renowned athlete Felix Baumgartner to at least 120,000 feet above the earth, to the very edge of Space. From there, he will attempt a stratospheric free fall jump - the longest in the history of man - and hopefully will become the first human to break the speed of sound with his own body. This is a mission to overcome limits which have existed for almost fifty years, ever since the heroic achievement of the young US Air Force test pilot, Joe Kittinger, with his 1960 Excelsior mission. Red Bull Stratos will attempt to make history and deliver valuable learnings for medical and scientific advancement that will aid the exploration of space in future years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Should be very cool, I've been disappointed in the cancellations they've had. I could only imagine what that would be like. Free falling that long, wicked cool. Imagine you'll be staying inside today anyway kb, no? Seems like it's a little wet down there, good day for a cool tv special and some football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I think it's gonna head just past us. I can see it. It's nice right now, I'm going for a jog in a little bit. We lose power super easy, so hopefully I can watch the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEREALTOR1 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 So it looks like they're going to make an attempt at this thing today? Say they're filling the balloon, which takes about 75 min, and then maybe its a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 How far did they get in the process before it was cancelled earlier this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 On his way up now. Already surpassed the distance I jumped from It's live on the Discovery channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 What are the chances this guy kills himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 What are the chances this guy kills himself? I think pretty high. High enough that there's a 20 second delay on the broadcast, in case they need to dump. Though IMO if he dies, it won't be known Til he lands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 What are the chances this guy kills himself? First human to break the sound barrier without a machine around them. I'd say pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 12th Commandment Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 This reminds me of Evel's jump over the Snake River in a way. Same morbid fascination vibe although it's a lot more professorial than the production in the 70's. Really hoping he makes it. You can see his mom is excited but scared and I kinda wish they would stop showing her so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Bump. He's getting ready to jump. Live on discovery channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Been flicking back and forth for the last hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boysetsfire Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Watching now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I've done some stupid **** in my life, but damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 127708 ft. Ummmmm holy ****. Shiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I've been this high before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boysetsfire Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 This is nuts man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_Bleed_B&G Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 how long is it supposed to take him to get back down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 About 20 minutes. LOL...Felix concerned door isn't opening. Mission control says Uh Felix,gotta wait until the pressure equalizes. Okay. I'll wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I can't begin to imagine what is going through his head (nobody make that joke) Hey guys, I calling it off, forget it, this is too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Dump valve door open, holy crap. That's high, woowowwwooo, I thought I was crazy, this is nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I can't begin to imagine what is going through his head (nobody make that joke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 He's out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I can't begin to imagine what is going through his head (nobody make that joke) Hey guys, I calling it off, forget it, this is too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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