Sky Dive from 23 miles

[cromus]

Have you guys been following this today? It was pushed back several times this morning, but it looks like it might actually happen this afternoon. The broadcast is supposed to start here in a half hour. The jump is expected to happen around 1:15 EDT.

Mission to the Edge of Space

 

[duff72]

Forgot that this was today . Thanks

 

[bcannon]

Yes & this guy has stainless steel cahonas - i really hope he makes it - I thought I was a adrenaline junkie but I now know I need to be a adrenaline conisuer - he's living life on a whole nother level -

 

[pirate]

Live here with stats

Live Broadcast | Red Bull Stratos



or here on youtube


http://www.youtube.com/user/redbull/stratos



Have been following this. Could be some major breakthroughs on may different aspects of how we move to the space station.

 

[Mosinguy]

Looks like the launch is being delayed for some reason.

 

[pirate]

It was because of high winds, but its back on now.

He just got in the capsule.

Its live here:

http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/

 

[nmcqueen469]

Riveting TV, at this point.

 

[pirate]

The balloon is inflating.

 

[Mosinowner]

Taking bets. His blood will boil upon reentry

 

[pirate]

There is supposed to be numerous cameras and sensors attached to him to monitor the entire jump.


If everything holds up, there should be loads of data to study no matter if he lives or dies.


Guinea pig if I ever saw one.

 

[SmileDocHill]

and we are off

 

[SmileDocHill]

No go...Stand down. Repeat stand down!

 

[pirate]

man, that sucks...

Looks like they are looking at tomorrow A.M. now.

 

[cromus]

That balloon was taking some rough wind down there. At least there is a backup balloon.

 

[45calibre]

launch aborted

 

[cyprant]

Looks like its back on for 1330, 1230 central today

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I predict they find a suit full of a jelly like substance when it's all over with.

I hope not but...

 

[mcolford]

Idiot. Seriously, this isnt an adrenaline thing, its just stupidity.

 

[Dead Duck]

Idiot. Seriously, this isnt an adrenaline thing, its just stupidity.

Au Contraire -
This guy is my hero. For two days straight (so far), he has kept me from working in the garage.







I had to find some excuse.

How often do you see guys jump to their death on live video anyway.

 

[DRob]

$$$$$

Sponsored by Red Bull. I'm betting there are big bucks in it for the jumper........ or his estate! Hope it's a success.