LIVE NOW: Red Bull Stratos - freefall from the edge of space

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:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
 
he's now complaining that his helmet heating element is not supplying sufficient heat.
 
Damn i hope nothing goes wrong WTF

:eek::eek::eek:

Dude jumping from 120k and should take about an hour and a half to get back to earth ...
 
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Fam,

The following link gives the exact break down of the entire mission timeline:
http://www.redbullstratos.com/the-mission/mission-timeline/

Launch, Ascent, Jump, etc



For example Ascent:

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

For example Jump:

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.
 
peace


This is going to be crazy! :eek::dance:
:yes: This is 'gon be good/a goodie:lol:
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Thx for the reminder as its on Discovery
&but of course RedBull's pimpin ass HAS to be involved with near death & high level action sports


peace
 
what are the scientific benefits and how much did this cost?


Some of the key benefits of a successful Red Bull Stratos mission for the science community are as follows:

- To aid development of a new generation of “personal protective ensemble” (space suit with enhanced mobility and visual clarity, parachute rig, life support system) by testing in the actual space-equivalent environment, with the aim of leading toward passenger/crew exit from space.

- To understand the dynamics of breaking the speed of sound in freefall – including the potential need for stabilization equipment -- and to aid development of protocols for exposure to high altitude/high acceleration.

- To evaluate crew survival procedures and equipment appropriate for stratospheric aircraft and suborbital vehicles.

- To evaluate a physiologic monitoring system in a pressurized spacesuit environment.

- To develop a best practices procedure for the initial treatment of exposure to pressure loss at high altitude, including use of a specialized ventilator. Although the team doesn't expect Felix to experience difficulties, lung injury is a hazard of accidental exposure to the low-pressure environment of the stratosphere. Using liquid oxygen, this ventilator system is simple, durable, and requires no external power source. It is often used for very premature infants or burn victims with compromised lungs; incorporation of the ventilator into a field-based environment is one of the innovations of the Red Bull Stratos medical protocols

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Article/Red-Bull-Stratos-One-giant-leap-for-Medical-021243270091079?p=1242810637490
 
Man he fucking did it! that was insane, my heart was pounding when I saw him in that freefall tumble @ almost 700 mph. Balls of titanium :smh::smh:
 
damn that shyt was insane... and he landed like a G... glad he did it and glad I was able to witness it as well... when people ask me where did I see the highest free fall I will tell them from my friendly neighborhood BGOL website lol...
 
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