Redbull Stratos - fall from the edge of space!

FoldingJoe
FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
edited October 2012 in Commuting chat
Anybody watching this in about 30 minutes?

http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    What happens if he gets blown off course? Does he end up in the Falklands or somewhere?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Yes - glued to the screen. The guy who set the record back in the 70's was a nutter. Aparently had a hole in his glove but didn't tell anyone about it incase they made him abort. Nobody really knew whether he would go up or down when he left the balloon! Totally silent at the beginning of the jump, on account of no atmosphere, with wind noise starting somewhere below. Totally insane :lol:
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Sun just starting to rise on the live feed. Weather conditions good. No danger of invading the Falklands....
  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Nah, postponed until 2.30pm!! :(
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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    ...and I've got a webex scheduled from 2pm - 3pm with some guys in Boston, and it's my presentation!!! :(
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  • Tricycleboy
    Tricycleboy Posts: 373
    surely its going to take an hour or so for him to reach 120,000ft. don't fret Foldingjoe he probably won't actually jump until 3.30-4pm
  • Dellsinho
    Dellsinho Posts: 100
    is the mentalist heading up at 14:30 or is that when he starts his descent?
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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Tricycleboy wrote:
    surely its going to take an hour or so for him to reach 120,000ft. don't fret Foldingjoe he probably won't actually jump until 3.30-4pm

    Good point.. :)
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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Just checked at they are saying 2pm for the launch.
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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Oooops, just under 3hrs for the ascent!! :)
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  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    No sign of the envelope being deployed yet. Its going to be a long afternoon. Better than work though...
  • anton1r
    anton1r Posts: 272
    Been following this for a while. Its pretty cool but "the edge of space" is abit cheeky the Karman line is at 62miles, he's going to 23miles.

    Still though, the guy must have balls of Titanium (strong but importantly light) for this. Much respect.

    @FoldingJoe, where'd you see that ascent time?
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  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Earliest launch time 1730 GMT
  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    anton1r wrote:
    Been following this for a while. Its pretty cool but "the edge of space" is abit cheeky the Karman line is at 62miles, he's going to 23miles.

    Still though, the guy must have balls of Titanium (strong but importantly light) for this. Much respect.

    @FoldingJoe, where'd you see that ascent time?

    http://www.redbullstratos.com/the-mission/mission-timeline/

    The Ascent tab on the bottom, then the top expandable "more" icon.
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  • tetm
    tetm Posts: 564
    Mission resumes: balloon is being laid out.

    Looking forward to this immensely...
  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    why has the web came been pointed more "up" so you cant see the ground?
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  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    The cam has been moving around for most of the afternoon. Adds to the intrigue :)

    The views from the balloon are likely to be fantastic, judging by how clear the sky looks.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    estimated ascent time? leave home now or watch from work?!
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    iPete wrote:
    estimated ascent time? leave home now or watch from work?!

    Looking like a post 2100 jump time at this rate. Am now getting bored of looking at the sky.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    You can tell its home time, viewers just went from 170,000 to 60,000! :lol:
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Has he jumped yet?

    No

    The five minute (i assume take off) countdown has started - let the ascent begin.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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  • BillyMansell
    BillyMansell Posts: 817
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    High winds in New Mexico, apparently.

    But I wouldn't blame him if the real reason was that he looked down and thought, "WTF am I thinking?!"
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Balls of titanium, doorknob of butter.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    @ 52k feet and climbing...
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    What is the intended altitude for the jump?
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    120,000 feet. Currently 82,000 feet and rising very slowly.

    Live stream here - http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/interac ... e-freefall
    Faster than a tent.......
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    How the hell are they filming that?
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    rubertoe wrote:
    What is the intended altitude for the jump?

    Roughly 37km up.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    He's gonna jump!
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