Red Bull Stratos Jump
- Thread starter MoMatt
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MoMatt
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It's happening now:
http://www.youtube.com/redbull
http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/
Also live on the Discovery channel
http://www.youtube.com/redbull
http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/
Also live on the Discovery channel
nocturnalaviator
Family Man
This announcer has had one too many red bulls. He is somewhat annoying with screwing up facts and information. I loved the one where he said specific time, instead of Pacific. Also I didn't know it was
- 68 celcius at 60k/ft lol.
Sent from my Android mobile device.
- 68 celcius at 60k/ft lol.
Sent from my Android mobile device.
Luckily, for the millions of laypeople watching, they have no clue what's really going on...
MoMatt
Well-Known Member
Did anyone catch the commentary earlier about the Air Force pilot that ejected from 100k+ feet? I just caught the tail end of it.
Edit:
Highest bailout to date On August 16, 1960:
102,000 feet - Captain Joseph Kittinger bailed out of a baloon wearing a MC-3 partial pressure suit and heated socks and gloves along with a parka for an experimental project (Project Excelsior) to see the physiological effects of extreme high altitude air/space craft egress. His first attempt was nearly fatal due to the rapid spin he developed during his three minute freefall. His chute had prematurely deployed and wrapped around his neck. He found himself close to blacking out from the g-forces generated by the centripital force of his spin. Amazingly enough, when it was determined that more information was required, he volunteered to do it again! His later jumps were much more stable, and with a functioning 6 foot drogue, he achieved a terminal velocity of 702 MPH! He is still the holder of several world records, including longest (4.5 minutes) and highest freefall (81,000 feet) as well as highest bailout.
Edit:
Highest bailout to date On August 16, 1960:
102,000 feet - Captain Joseph Kittinger bailed out of a baloon wearing a MC-3 partial pressure suit and heated socks and gloves along with a parka for an experimental project (Project Excelsior) to see the physiological effects of extreme high altitude air/space craft egress. His first attempt was nearly fatal due to the rapid spin he developed during his three minute freefall. His chute had prematurely deployed and wrapped around his neck. He found himself close to blacking out from the g-forces generated by the centripital force of his spin. Amazingly enough, when it was determined that more information was required, he volunteered to do it again! His later jumps were much more stable, and with a functioning 6 foot drogue, he achieved a terminal velocity of 702 MPH! He is still the holder of several world records, including longest (4.5 minutes) and highest freefall (81,000 feet) as well as highest bailout.
