ajzepp Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) I didn't see anyone else post this, so feel free to delete if duplicate. I remember seeing this guy's test jump earlier in the year, but today he's ascending to 120k feet into the atmosphere and freefalling from the edge of space back to the earth. Below are the links to the mission description and also the live feed information. Looks like it's been delayed until 130pm EST. http://www.redbullst...is-the-mission/ http://www.redbullst...to-watch-live!/ http://www.youtube.com/redbull Edited October 10, 2012 by ajzepp
MDH Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 I was just reading about this. Freefall of just over 22 miles and should be the first man to break the sound barrier without the use of a vehicle. Just crazy.
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 I sure hope the feed works. The thought of a free falling human breaking the sound barrier is mind boggling.
McBeane Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 This is also being carried live on Discovery Channel for those interested with a TV available The balloon is still inflating. He should leave the ground in 20 minutes.
MDH Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Just under 2 minutes to go........ Yeah, but it's going to take him over 2 hours to get to 120k feet so the actual jump won't be until around 4pm.
erynthered Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Yeah, but it's going to take him over 2 hours to get to 120k feet so the actual jump won't be until around 4pm. Yeah, but it's going to take him over 2 hours to get to 120k feet so the actual jump won't be until around 4pm. Thanks
McBeane Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 It's been cancelled for today. Hopefully they will launch tomorrow.
KD in CA Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 It sounds like they are going to cancel it for today....too windy!
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Sucks the wind kicked up. The live feed was fascinating, even just on the ground. Red bull's got this kind of coin? Wish I was in the energy drink business.
ajzepp Posted October 9, 2012 Author Posted October 9, 2012 Sucks the wind kicked up. The live feed was fascinating, even just on the ground. Red bull's got this kind of coin? Wish I was in the energy drink business. That feed was beautiful, wasn't it? Fantastic quality. Im off today, so was super excited when I saw he was jumping...I'm really bummed. Hopefully the video of the actual jump when he gets it done will be very impressive.
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 That feed was beautiful, wasn't it? Fantastic quality. Im off today, so was super excited when I saw he was jumping...I'm really bummed. Hopefully the video of the actual jump when he gets it done will be very impressive. Think how Felix feels. Suited up, big day, heart racing in anticipation, just a few minutes now... Whoops never mind maybe tomorrow.
ajzepp Posted October 9, 2012 Author Posted October 9, 2012 Think how Felix feels. Suited up, big day, heart racing in anticipation, just a few minutes now... Whoops never mind maybe tomorrow. no doubt....I heard earlier that they got the poor guy up at 2am to try and prepare for a 7am jump....so he's been in that suit all day just waiting. I saw some video of his test jump and even that was riveting....that was only like half the distance of what he's doing this time! I may even be more excited about this than I was the Mars Rover landing, and that was pretty damn exciting.
Chef Jim Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Red bull's got this kind of coin? Wish I was in the energy drink business. Get an equity line and buy a few kilos of coke and Bob's your Uncle.
Best Player Available Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 no doubt....I heard earlier that they got the poor guy up at 2am to try and prepare for a 7am jump....so he's been in that suit all day just waiting. I saw some video of his test jump and even that was riveting....that was only like half the distance of what he's doing this time! I may even be more excited about this than I was the Mars Rover landing, and that was pretty damn exciting. His other jump was more than half. One of things he trying too accomplish is the worlds record which I can't look up now but believe it to be around 92,000 ft. it has been held a long time.
ajzepp Posted October 9, 2012 Author Posted October 9, 2012 His other jump was more than half. One of things he trying too accomplish is the worlds record which I can't look up now but believe it to be around 92,000 ft. it has been held a long time. I didn't see that one....this is the one I saw...looks like it was 71k, so a little more than half, but the point is that I just can't imagine how much more amazing it will be from 120k feet...the footage from the 71k foot jump already looks like he's stepping out into space!
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