Mission to the Edge of Space

[Vapinghole]

Congrats to Felix Baumgatner for a successful jump from 23-ish miles up!!

I thought FC would enjoy knowing his free fall time was 4:20, and given the distance he ascended, he became the "highest human" in the world

 

[Peloton]

I watched the live stream earlier today, pretty amazing stuff for sure. Seeing the overhead view from the capsule looking down was pretty mind boggling.

I thought FC would enjoy knowing his free fall time was 4:20, and given the distance he ascended, he became the "highest human" in the world

I didn't notice the 4:20 free fall! Good catch. When he opened the door to step out at 28,000 feet, I was really hoping he would radio down to Roswell, "I'm so high right now."

 

[pakalolo]

I didn't make this, a friend posted the URL.

 

[StickyShisha2]

in Popular Science mag from 2007, there was a cover story about the development of the "reentry suit" as the new way to return from the space station.