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Skydiver to Attempt Record-Breaking Supersonic 'Space Jump' Oct. 8
Space.com ^ | September 25, 2012 | Staff

Posted on 10/02/2012 4:08:00 PM PDT by EveningStar

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To: M Kehoe

An astute choice of venue on your part.


21 posted on 10/02/2012 5:53:22 PM PDT by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: M Kehoe; shibumi

If you’d ever read Shibumi’s profile, you’d realize that you’re currently conversing with the King Of The Crazies.

[Meh. It’s how I “found” him]

Happiest in the company of loons,

Salamander


22 posted on 10/02/2012 5:53:48 PM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a mad man's face, his reason tends to fly away.)
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To: EveningStar
What is the significance of this pic in your ping photos?>P>
23 posted on 10/02/2012 5:58:04 PM PDT by Rebelbase (The most transparent administration ever is clear as mud.)
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To: EveningStar
This pic:


24 posted on 10/02/2012 5:58:56 PM PDT by Rebelbase (The most transparent administration ever is clear as mud.)
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To: EveningStar
I promise, I've only had two beers:


25 posted on 10/02/2012 6:01:13 PM PDT by Rebelbase (The most transparent administration ever is clear as mud.)
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To: Salamander; M Kehoe


26 posted on 10/02/2012 6:06:32 PM PDT by shibumi (Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
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To: shibumi

/facepalm


27 posted on 10/02/2012 7:50:05 PM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a mad man's face, his reason tends to fly away.)
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To: EveningStar

He’s gonna die.


28 posted on 10/02/2012 8:08:07 PM PDT by murron (Proud Mom of a Marine Vet)
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To: hattend

I found his book. There are two for sale on Amazon. One is priced at $495.00 and the other at $749.99.

I think I’ll wait for it to come out in paperback.


29 posted on 10/02/2012 9:13:46 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: EveningStar

I think he’ll successfully break the sound barrier on the way down.

That is, if he has a pointy helmet.


30 posted on 10/02/2012 10:04:04 PM PDT by zipper
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To: gunsequalfreedom

Wow, if either of those sell at either of those prices, I’m going to sell my copy.


31 posted on 10/02/2012 11:10:35 PM PDT by hattend (Firearms and ammunition...the only growing industries under the Obama regime.)
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To: Rebelbase

First 707 was barrel rolled up in Seattle by the test pilot to help sell the plane to potential customers who were watching from the ground.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra_khhzuFlE


32 posted on 10/02/2012 11:17:34 PM PDT by hattend (Firearms and ammunition...the only growing industries under the Obama regime.)
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33 posted on 10/03/2012 7:24:18 AM PDT by CedarDave (Presstitutes: Journalists who refuse to ask hard questions and who report by omission or distortion)
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To: shibumi
I don’t do things like this.

I don’t even think about doing things like this.

I rarely even think about things like this at all.

I don’t think I know anyone who thinks about thinking about things like this.


Jumping off of mountains was apparently not enough of a thrill for base jumpers. Now they are strapping wings to themselves and well just watch the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsV3bGPMTXo
34 posted on 10/07/2012 3:13:56 PM PDT by af_vet_rr
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To: EveningStar
Looks like the jump is on for Tuesday morning if the weather holds. They are saying he should fall 0-690 mph in 40 seconds or less at that altitude, and if he can control his angle he just might go supersonic. The redbull stratos site will have live coverage as well as altitude, speed, and track information. As it stands now, jump time is set for 6:30am MDT.

To me, this has the feel of the early space missions. Plenty could go wrong, even on the way up. For instance, the capsule could spin like a top after rising through the jet stream and would make the exit really problematic, but I suppose they have considered that.

I'm reminded of something an elderly friend said one Sunday after church when offered a free sightseeing flight on a twin engine plane. Afraid of heights and flying, he responded by holding his hand close to the ground while quoting a Bible verse, "Lo, I am with you always. And thats where I aim to stay.....LOW!"

35 posted on 10/08/2012 8:46:28 PM PDT by backtobasics
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