Once launched, Felix will float to 120,000 ft in less than 3 hours. The 30-million-cubic-foot helium balloon is 1/10 the thickness of a Ziploc bag, yet weighs more than 3,000 pounds. Stretched out it would cover about 40 acres
Before Felix leaves the safety of his pressurized capsule, he will wait for a final "clear to jump" from mission control. Once he depressurizes and detaches hoses, he must jump. In an emergency he could ride the capsule back to earth unpressurized but with limited oxygen reserves.
Felix is likely to reach the speed of sound within 40 seconds from 120,000 ft. As he moves away from the edge of space and closer to the troposphere, the atmosphere becomes thicker as it holds more air molecules.
This is going to be crazy!![]()
what are the scientific benefits and how much did this cost?
He did it!!
Amazing is an understatement.
Don't be surprised if RedBull sponsors/funds the first manned trip to Mars.