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Skydiver preparing for 23 mile jump from the edge of space

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by KingCheetah, May 22, 2010.

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  1. DFWRocket

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    The largest Passenger jets fly at about 5-6 miles.
    Most skydivers jump from about 2-1/2 miles.
     
    #61 DFWRocket, Oct 11, 2012
  2. Commodore

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    starts at 930 am CST

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MrIxH6DToXQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #62 Commodore, Oct 14, 2012
  3. Commodore

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    looks like it's about to launch
     
    #63 Commodore, Oct 14, 2012
  4. RedRedemption

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    This is going to take a while just for the ascent lol.
     
    #64 RedRedemption, Oct 14, 2012
  5. YaosDirtyStache

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    is it televised? HOW can I WATCH
     
    #65 YaosDirtyStache, Oct 14, 2012
  6. RedRedemption

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    Livestream. The link Commodore posted.
     
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  7. Commodore

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    #67 Commodore, Oct 14, 2012
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  8. YaosDirtyStache

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    nvm the link you posted is to a live stream, I thought it was a hype video. Thanks, REP.
     
    #68 YaosDirtyStache, Oct 14, 2012
  9. QdoubleA

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    Wait it's going to take 2 hours to get up there?? F that.
     
    #69 QdoubleA, Oct 14, 2012
  10. underoverup

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    the view from that camera on the capsule is starting to get cool.

    :eek:
     
    #70 underoverup, Oct 14, 2012
  11. Lil Pun

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    Where's that view?
     
    #71 Lil Pun, Oct 14, 2012
  12. Commodore

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    the guy who holds the record and is communicating with Baumgartner is a total badass

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kittinger

     
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  13. Lil Pun

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    They just showed it for a split second. I wish they would stay on that view longer.....wow.
     
    #73 Lil Pun, Oct 14, 2012
  14. RedRedemption

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    About 30,000 feet away from desired altitude!
     
    #74 RedRedemption, Oct 14, 2012
  15. Zboy

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    Anyone else getting a feed? I was getting it while he was ascending, however I have not been able to connect for the last 5 minutes or so.
     
    #75 Zboy, Oct 14, 2012
  16. Lil Pun

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    Mine is still going.

    http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/
     
    #76 Lil Pun, Oct 14, 2012
  17. Blatz

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    Try this one.

    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MrIxH6DToXQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #77 Blatz, Oct 14, 2012
  18. B

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    Almost there, this is more exciting than I thought it would be.
     
    #78 B, Oct 14, 2012
  19. Lil Pun

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    What is his desired altitude?
     
    #79 Lil Pun, Oct 14, 2012
  20. B

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    I think it is around 120K ft. He is at 116K now.
     
    #80 B, Oct 14, 2012
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