"The near absence of air at this high altitude means he should break the speed of sound as he falls - a velocity in excess of 690mph."
October 14, 2012 10:22 AM Subscribe
Felix Baumgartner is preparing to jump from the edge of space.
"The researchers on the Red Bull Stratos project believe it will inform the development of new systems for emergency evacuation from high-performance, high-altitude vehicles. Nasa and its spacecraft manufacturers have asked to be kept informed." Background from BBC.
"The researchers on the Red Bull Stratos project believe it will inform the development of new systems for emergency evacuation from high-performance, high-altitude vehicles. Nasa and its spacecraft manufacturers have asked to be kept informed." Background from BBC.
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You beat me to it! I've been watching for the last hour. Facinating! I wish him the best of luck.
posted by robstercraw at 10:29 AM on October 14, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by robstercraw at 10:29 AM on October 14, 2012 [1 favorite]
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Based on what I've seen presented to me re: Red Bull, all you need is a few cans of their concoction and you'll grow wings and can float/fly neatly to the ground unscathed.
posted by hippybear at 10:28 AM on October 14, 2012 [1 favorite]