Topic: Red Bull Stratos - freefall from the edge of space ***LIVE*** (Read 2040 times)
This was simply amazing. This guy rocked it.
The part when he's still in the cabin and opens the door before preparing himself to jump reminded me so much the 2001 scene where Dave must return in the spaceship without his helmet. When you think about it, there are quite a few similarities. The pod is about the same size as Baumgartner's cabin and both of them must get out of it in a dangerous way that most astronaut normally don't do.
A collation of the best photos and videos from Felix Baumgartner's space jump yesterday:
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/137867-the-best-photos-and-videos-of-felix-baumgartners-record-breaking-skydive
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/137867-the-best-photos-and-videos-of-felix-baumgartners-record-breaking-skydive
Jump altitude: 128,100 feet (24.2mi, 39km, the middle of the stratosphere)
Free fall distance: 119,846 feet (22.7mi, 36.5km)
Free fall time: 4 minutes 20 seconds
Max velocity: 373 meters per second, or 833.9 mph (1342 kph)
Free fall distance: 119,846 feet (22.7mi, 36.5km)
Free fall time: 4 minutes 20 seconds
Max velocity: 373 meters per second, or 833.9 mph (1342 kph)
Found this quote on wired:
“Trust me, when you stand up there on top of the world, you become so humble. It’s not about breaking records anymore. It’s not about getting scientific data. It’s all about coming home.”
It's kind of touching and people who dream about living on Mars should meditate this imho.
“Trust me, when you stand up there on top of the world, you become so humble. It’s not about breaking records anymore. It’s not about getting scientific data. It’s all about coming home.”
It's kind of touching and people who dream about living on Mars should meditate this imho.
Mach 1.24. Good lord!
It was awesome! I've waited one year for this to happen. What a historical day it is. I know it's not the same, but it this endeavor has the same aura as the first flight into space. Although the majority of the event was long winded.... but when that jump happened.. it was all worth it. I'm still watching the live coverage on the interview and Felix is one brave son of a B. I can't wait for the freefall footage to be released.
The press conference confirms that Felix Baumgartner did indeed break the speed of sound during his stratospheric free fall.
The press conference is about to begin..
If you are able to view video on the BBC news site, here is the jump.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19943194
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19943194
yea when it was free lol
Couple of phone videos recorded of a tv screen just came up.
Strange world we live in...
Strange world we live in...
Nothing available yet, but it was a proper insane thing to watch.
Neil Armstrong - "It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"...
Felix Baumgartner - "You only live once!"
I may have just watched the 'moon landing' of our generation live on the interenet... What a world.
Neil Armstrong - "It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"...
Felix Baumgartner - "You only live once!"
I may have just watched the 'moon landing' of our generation live on the interenet... What a world.
Anybody got a replay of the actual jump?
Gonna get a new isp.
Gonna get a new isp.
Awesome jump
Man I would have browned it during that spin!
What a top bloke!
What a top bloke!
fucking awsome looks like he broke sound
He's back down on earth, and on top of the world 
And TOUCHDOWN ! 
Safe landing to Earth
Safe landing to Earth
Wow he was spinning a lot there for the first bit..
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